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Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Irresistibly Soft Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

These delightful Drop Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are soft, customizable treats perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder A leavening agent for light texture.
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Let it soften at room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Essential for classic sugar cookie flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor; substitute with almond extract for a twist.
For the Colorful Finish
  • ½ cup colorful sprinkles Add visual excitement; use seasonal sprinkles for theme flair.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well blended. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the creamed mixture and blend until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the colorful sprinkles using a spatula.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges turn golden brown but centers are soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing to ensure soft, chewy cookies. Chill the dough if desired for even softer cookies.

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