Description
Soft, buttery mini sugar cookies filled with colorful sprinkles and classic vanilla flavor. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or anytime you want a cheerful homemade dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup + 2 Tablespoons (135g) all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup (132g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1/3 cup (33g) sprinkles (not non-pareils)
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir with a spatula until the dough begins to come together. Fold in the sprinkles evenly. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days.
- When ready to bake, use a 1/2 teaspoon measure or mini cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll into small balls and press the tops into additional sprinkles if desired. Refrigerate the dough balls for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange no more than 12 dough balls per baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, just until the edges are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and enhances flavor.
Avoid using non-pareils as their color may bleed into the dough.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Freeze baked cookies or unbaked dough balls for up to 2 months. Add 1 to 2 minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen.
Substitute almond extract with lemon extract for a citrus variation or add mini chocolate chips for a chocolate twist.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
