Sprinkle Cookies
Sprinkle Cookies are an upgrade on classic sugar cookies that you'll want to make year round. Easy to make and perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , softened
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ cups holiday sprinkles , divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla bean paste/extract and almond extract. Beat until combined.
- Add flour mixture and beat until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in ½ cup of sprinkles.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Then roll into remaining 1 cup of sprinkles, lightly pressing sprinkles into dough, if needed. Place dough onto prepared pans and slightly flatten with your hand.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg