Description
Celebrate any occasion with these delightful Confetti Cookies. Soft and chewy with a buttery base, they’re packed with colorful sprinkles both inside and out for a festive look. Perfect for parties or a cheerful treat, these cookies are simple to prepare and sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup sprinkles for the cookie dough
- ¼ cup sprinkles to roll cookies in before baking
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the room temperature butter and granulated sugar. Cream them together on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take between 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Lower the mixer speed to low and add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Pour in ¾ cup of sprinkles and use a spatula to gently fold them into the dough, ensuring an even distribution of color and flavor throughout.
- Chill the Dough: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. You can either scoop the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap before chilling or chill the entire bowl wrapped in plastic wrap. If chilling the whole bowl, allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before scooping.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough (about 20 cookies total). Roll the tops of the cookies in the remaining ¼ cup of sprinkles and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and retain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and enhances flavor development.
- Use softened butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- For a festive look, use brightly colored sprinkles but avoid those that melt easily.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can also be frozen before or after baking; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Confetti Cookies, Sprinkles Cookies, Colorful Cookies, Festive Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Butter Cookies
