Description
These best sprinkle sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with colorful sprinkles, perfect for festive occasions or a sweet everyday treat. The cookies have a tender crumb with just the right hint of vanilla and a delightful sprinkle crunch, baked to golden perfection in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1/3 cup sprinkles
For Rolling
- Additional granulated sugar (for rolling dough balls)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This creates the perfect base for tender cookies.
- Add Egg White and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg white and vanilla extract, continuing to beat for another 30 seconds, or until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the flour disappears and the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix which can toughen cookies.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the sprinkles into the dough with a spatula, distributing them evenly for a colorful effect.
- Shape and Roll Cookies: Using a small cookie scooper (about 2 tablespoons), scoop equal portions of dough. Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar to coat, then place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. They should be just set and the edges lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on it for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the cookies immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for best creaming results.
- Use egg white only, as whole eggs can alter texture and color.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a sweet crunch and helps cookies hold shape.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, reduce baking time by 1 minute.
- You can substitute sprinkles with mini chocolate chips for a different twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
