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a few sprinkle sugar cookies together and one broken in half.

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Brooke Homec
These sprinkle sugar cookies are the perfect combination of crispy, chewy and fun. A classic sugar cookie with sprinkles added for a colorful twist!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 233 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup (227 g) salted butter room temp
  • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temp
  • 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoon) vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
  • 2¾ cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (80 g) rainbow jimmie sprinkles
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling cookies in

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add egg, vanilla and almond extract and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Slowly mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl. Fold in sprinkles.
  • Scoop the dough into large balls, I like to use a 3 tablespoon cookie scoop for these. Roll in sugar and add more sprinkles to the top if you like.
  • Place 6 cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. You're looking for a light golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. Be careful not to over bake, or you will lose the chewy factor we are going for.

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Notes

Jimmie sprinkles are the best for baking because the colors won't bleed.
If your dough feels dry or crumbly add a tablespoon of water to help moisten it just a bit.
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don't have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 297IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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