Description
Soft and chewy sugar cookies packed with vibrant rainbow sprinkles. These cookies are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or whenever you need a little extra color in your day! Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, they’re a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups (350g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat until well combined.
- Combine and Add Sprinkles: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Press a few extra sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake! Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve once cooled, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Customization Tip: Swap the rainbow sprinkles for seasonal colors (red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter).
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 2g
Keywords: Colorful Cookie Recipes