Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

• 2¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)

Mix-Ins

• ½ cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles, plus extra for topping

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• No rolling or cutting required
• Soft and chewy texture
• Perfect for any celebration
• Colorful and fun
• Easy one-bowl recipe
• Freezer-friendly

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl whisk together:

• Flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt

Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat:

• Softened butter
• Granulated sugar

for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.

This step helps create soft, tender cookies.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Flavoring

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in:

• Vanilla extract
• Almond extract (if using)

Beat until smooth.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.

Mix on low speed until just combined.

Do not overmix.

Step 6: Fold in Sprinkles

Using a spatula, gently fold in:

• Rainbow sprinkles

until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7: Scoop the Dough

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into balls about 1½ tablespoons each.

Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Press a few extra sprinkles onto the tops for a colorful bakery-style appearance.

Step 8: Bake

Bake for 10–12 minutes.

The cookies are done when:

• The edges are lightly golden
• The centers still look slightly soft

Avoid overbaking for the softest texture.

Step 9: Cool

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Flavor Variations

Birthday Cake Cookies

Add:

• ½ teaspoon butter extract

for a classic cake-batter flavor.

Lemon Sprinkle Cookies

Add:

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Funfetti White Chocolate Cookies

Fold in:

• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

Replace:

• ½ cup flour

with:

• ½ cup cocoa powder

Holiday Cookies

Use themed sprinkles for:

• Christmas
• Easter
• Halloween
• Valentine’s Day

Tips for Perfect Cookies

Use Room Temperature Butter

This helps the dough mix evenly and creates a lighter texture.

Don’t Overmix

Overmixed dough can lead to tougher cookies.

Use Jimmies Sprinkles

They hold their color better during baking than nonpareils.

Slightly Underbake

Cookies continue baking on the hot pan after removal from the oven.

Storage

Room Temperature

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer

Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these cookies with:

• Cold milk
• Hot chocolate
• Coffee
• Ice cream
• Birthday party desserts
• Holiday cookie platters

Nutrition (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 22g
• Fat: 8g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 12g