Description
These Chewy Sprinkles Cookies offer a nostalgic, delightful burst of color and sweetness in every bite. Soft and chewy with a slightly crisp edge, they are perfect for parties, after-school snacks, or anytime you crave a fun, festive treat with the classic taste of buttery sugar cookies enhanced with cheerful sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a lighter texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening and salt evenly throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen cookies.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold the sprinkles into the dough, ensuring an even distribution without melting the colors.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool: Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture.
- For vibrant sprinkles that don’t bleed color, fold in gently.
- Store in an airtight container to keep cookies fresh and chewy up to a week.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming with sugars.
- Can substitute sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts for different variations.
