Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies

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Classic sugar cookies made festive with rainbow sprinkles throughout. Soft, chewy texture with crisp edges.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:46 GMT
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Rainbow sprinkles sweet vanilla these cookies bring pure joy. Soft centers crisp edges they're perfect for brightening any celebration.

Cookie Magic

Two sugars make them extra soft sprinkles add fun crunch. Match colors to parties holidays or just because they're happy.

Gather These

  • Flour: Measured right.
  • Sugars: Both kinds.
  • Butter: Room temp.
  • Egg: Fresh.
  • Vanilla: Pure.
  • Sprinkles: Lots.
  • Leaveners: For lift.

Let's Bake

Mix Dry:
Flour soda salt sifted.
Cream:
Beat butter sugars light fluffy.
Wet:
Add egg vanilla blend.
Combine:
Mix dry wet fold sprinkles.
Bake:
350°F 11 mins till edges set.
Cool:
Wait enjoy soft chewy.
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Success Tips

Mix gentle stay soft. Pull early stay chewy. Match sprinkles to party colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why use both types of sugar?

Granulated gives structure, powdered makes them tender.

→ Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, wrap well and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight.

→ What sprinkles work best?

Use jimmies, not nonpareils which bleed color.

→ Why are my cookies flat?

Chill dough if spreading. Don't skip flour measurement.

→ How do I keep them soft?

Don't overbake. Store in airtight container with bread slice.

Funfetti Cookies

Soft sugar cookies filled with colorful sprinkles. Perfect party treat.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
27 Minutes

Category: Sweet Treats

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 24 Servings (24 cookies)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 2⅛ cups flour.
02 ½ tsp baking soda.
03 ½ tsp salt.
04 1 cup butter, softened.
05 ⅔ cup sugar.
06 ¾ cup powdered sugar.
07 1 egg.
08 1 tsp vanilla.
09 ½ cup sprinkles.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 02

In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 03

In a separate bowl, beat butter, sugar, and powdered sugar for 4 minutes until creamy.

Step 04

Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.

Step 05

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then fold in the sprinkles.

Step 06

Scoop dough into 1.5 tbsp-sized balls and place them on the baking sheets.

Step 07

Bake for 11-12 minutes, until edges are set.

Step 08

Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

  1. Use jimmies sprinkles for best results.
  2. Don't overbake to keep cookies soft.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheets.
  • Parchment paper.
  • Electric mixer.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy.
  • Eggs.
  • Wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 165
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 20 g
  • Protein: 2 g