These sprinkle cookies are an easy one-bowl, no-chill cookie recipe that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Soft, buttery, and simple to make, they can be dressed up with holiday sprinkles or enjoyed anytime as an easy treat.
These sprinkle cookies are an easy, one-bowl recipe that comes together quickly with no chilling necessary. The cookies are soft, buttery, and ready in less than 30 minutes, which makes them perfect for both everyday baking and special occasions.
This recipe is simple, quick to make, and uses ingredients you likely already have on hand. It’s perfect for when you want something homemade without a lot of effort.
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can use different sprinkles to match any holiday or celebration, or keep them simple for an easy, everyday cookie.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Soft, buttery cookies
- No chill time needed
- Ready in less than 30 minutes
- One-bowl recipe for easy cleanup
- Easy to customize for holidays or everyday
Ingredient notes and substitutions
- Butter: If using salted butter, reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Vanilla: For stronger vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons.
- Flour: To properly measure the flour, I recommend weighing it (click “metric” just above the ingredients) or sift, lightly spoon into the measuring cup, and level.
- Sprinkles: I’ve had good luck with Betty Crocker sprinkles as they don’t bleed in baked good.
How to make sprinkle cookies
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
Step 2: Add butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 3: Add in egg and mix until combined.
Step 4: Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in until just combined.
Step 5: Add the sprinkles and carefully stir in until combined, but make sure not to crush the sprinkles too much.
Step 6: Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
Step 7: Top each dough with a small pinch of additional sprinkles.
Step 8: Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Recipe Tips!
- Use room temperature butter: This helps the butter mix in smoothly and evenly.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Mix just until combined to keep the cookies soft.
- Use good-quality sprinkles: Some sprinkles bleed more than others, so choose ones that hold their color well.
- Don’t overbake: The cookies should be set on the edges but still soft in the center. This will help to keep the cookies soft.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for about 3 days when properly stored.
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One Bowl, No Chill Sprinkle Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour properly measured
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add butter, sugar, and vanilla extract to the bowl of your stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add in egg and mix until just combined.1 large egg
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in until just combined.2 ¼ cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Add the sprinkles and carefully stir again until combined, but make sure not to crush the sprinkles too much.½ cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles
- Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon sized portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
- Top each dough with a small pinch of additional sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
Notes
- Butter: If using salted butter, reduce the salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
- Vanilla: For stronger vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to 2 teaspoons.
- Flour: To properly measure the flour, I recommend weighing it (click “metric” just above the ingredients) or sift, lightly spoon into the measuring cup, and level.
- Sprinkles: I’ve had good luck with Betty Crocker sprinkles as they don’t bleed in baked good.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
Libby Joyce says
Great recipe!
Kate Dean says
Thank you!