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Soft Bakery-Style Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

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These soft bakery-style sugar cookies with sprinkles are chewy, festive, and perfect for back-to-school treats. They have a nostalgic bakery softness and a fun sprinkle crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (about 75 g) sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In your mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (227 g) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla: Crack in 1 large egg (room temperature) and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until dough is soft but not sticky. Add a tablespoon more flour if too wet.
  6. Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold in ½ cup (75 g) sprinkles without overmixing to avoid color bleeding.
  7. Scoop the dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand or bottom of a glass.
  8. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges start to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened, not melted butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent toughness. Chill dough for 20 minutes if too sticky. Press a few sprinkles on top of dough balls before baking for extra color pop. Watch baking time carefully to keep cookies soft.

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