Get ready to add a dash of nostalgia and fun to your baking with these delightful, buttery-soft Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies! These cheerful treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. With a soft and chewy texture and a burst of sweet sprinkles in every bite, these cookies are perfect for parties, holidays, or simply brightening up an ordinary day. I love to use green and red sprinkles for a festive touch at Christmastime!
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These Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies always bring a smile to my face and remind me of cookies I used to enjoy fresh from a local bakery my mom would take me to. The smell when they’re baking is out of this world!
The dough comes together in minutes, and the rolling and sprinkling process is a fun activity to do with kids (or let’s be honest, even adults!). These cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and I always make sure to have a batch on hand for unexpected guests or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients Breakdown:
- Butter (1/2 cup, softened): Use softened butter for easy creaming and a tender cookie texture.
- Sugar (3/4 cup): Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps with browning.
- Egg (1): Binds the ingredients together and adds richness.
- Vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon): Enhances the overall flavor of the cookie.
- Almond extract (1/2 teaspoon): Adds a subtle nutty note that complements the vanilla.
- Flour (1 3/4 cups): All-purpose flour provides structure to the cookies.
- Salt (3/4 teaspoon): Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
- Baking powder (1 teaspoon): The leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and become soft.
- Rainbow Sprinkles (1 3-ounce jar): The star of the show! Use jimmies or nonpareils for the best results.
Cooking Tips:
- Properly softened butter: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming.
- Don’t overmix: Overmixing the dough can result in tough cookies. Mix until just combined.
- Chill the dough (optional): If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Even baking: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to make: This recipe is simple enough for even beginner bakers.
- Festive and fun: The colorful sprinkles make these cookies perfect for any celebration.
- Deliciously soft and chewy: These cookies have the perfect texture.
- Kid-friendly: Get the little ones involved in the rolling and sprinkling process.
Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond extract
- 1 3/4 cup Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 3 ounce Jar rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and extracts and beat for 2-3 minutes, until combined and smooth.
- In a small bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. Add to the mixing bowl and beat just until completely combined.
- Pour the rainbow sprinkles into a bowl or on a plate. Roll about a tablespoon of dough into a ball then roll through the sprinkles. Place on a cookie sheet and repeat until done.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.