Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Bright and cheerful sugar cookies adorned with colorful sprinkles, perfect for any celebration or just a fun day in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened, not melted.
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for a richer flavor.
- 1 large egg At room temperature for best results.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup colorful sprinkles, plus more for topping Feel free to experiment with different types of sprinkles.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the colorful sprinkles until evenly distributed in the dough.
Baking
- Drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Lightly press more sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly brown but the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For softer cookies, avoid overbaking and consider chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.