Description
Patriotic Sweet Sprinkle Drop Sugar Cookie is a soft, buttery dessert filled with colorful sprinkles and a light crisp edge. These cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for sharing. The dough is simple, and chilling ensures a thick, tender texture with rich flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor or Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor
1/2 cup (80 g) sprinkles, plus extra for topping
Instructions
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined
• Beat softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until creamy and smooth
• Add egg and vanilla flavor, then mix until fully incorporated
• Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed until combined
• Fold in sprinkles gently to distribute evenly without bleeding color
• Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls
• Lightly press tops into extra sprinkles for added color
• Place dough balls on a lined tray and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper
• Arrange chilled dough balls 3 inches apart on baking sheets
• Bake for 12 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers soft
• Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack
Notes
Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and improve texture
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing
Avoid overmixing once flour is added to keep cookies soft
Choose high-quality sprinkles to reduce color bleeding
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months and baked directly
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American