Chewy Sprinkles Cookies
Looking for a fun and festive cookie recipe that’s as joyful as it is delicious? These Chewy Sprinkles Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with rainbow-colored sprinkles in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a birthday party, holiday celebration, school event, or just a pick-me-up for the week, these cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles. Quick to make and made from simple pantry staples, they deliver the perfect chewy texture with lightly crisp edges — a treat that both kids and adults will adore.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles jimmies work best, plus more for topping if desired
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the Fun: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Top each with a few extra sprinkles for added color. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles for best results; nonpareils may bleed color.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.