Sprinkle Cookies Supreme Recipe

Introduction

Sprinkle Cookies Supreme are a delightful treat featuring soft, buttery cookies packed with colorful sprinkles and topped with creamy vanilla frosting. These cookies are perfect for celebrations or whenever you want a cheerful, sweet snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar*
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sprinkles, plus more for decor on top of frosting*
• 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 and 1/4 cups (270g) confectioners’ sugar
• 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or half-and-half*
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter for about 1 minute on medium speed until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat until fluffy and light in color. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl sides as needed.
2. Step 2: Whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and salt together in a separate bowl. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed in three parts. Keep mixing until the thick dough comes together, then gently beat in the sprinkles on low speed until evenly distributed. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.
3. Step 3: Set chilled dough out at room temperature for 15 to 40 minutes depending on chilling time to soften slightly. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Roll dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls and place 8-9 per sheet.
4. Step 4: Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are slightly browned but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Step 5: For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt on low speed, then increase to high and beat for 3 minutes. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar, cream, or a pinch of salt as needed.
6. Step 6: Frost cooled cookies as desired and sprinkle additional sprinkles on top for decoration.

Tips & Variations

• Chilling the dough is key to preventing spreading and helps develop better flavor and texture.
• Use a medium cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies for uniform baking.
• Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter frosting consistency.
• Add different colored sprinkles or edible glitter for themed occasions.

Storage

Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 6 days. Bring refrigerated cookies to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze these cookies?

Yes, both the unbaked dough and baked frosted cookies can be frozen. Freeze dough balls on a tray before transferring to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

What if I don’t have cream of tartar?

Cream of tartar helps with texture and rise but if unavailable, you can omit it and slightly increase the baking soda to 1 and 1/2 teaspoons. The texture may be a bit different but the cookies will still taste great.

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Sprinkle Cookies Supreme are delightfully soft and buttery cookies packed with colorful sprinkles inside and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting decorated with even more sprinkles. These festive cookies are perfect for celebrations or simply to brighten any day with their cheerful appearance and rich, sweet flavor. The cookie dough is carefully chilled to develop flavor and texture, then baked to perfection at a moderate temperature. Finally, a luscious vanilla frosting adds the perfect finishing touch.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch
• Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes (including chilling time + baking and cooling)
• Yield: Approximately 24–30 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert, Cookies
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sprinkles, plus more for decor on top of frosting

For the Frosting

• 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 2 and 1/4 cups (270g) confectioners’ sugar
• 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the softened butter on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth. Add the sugar and continue beating on medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color. Then beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed in three parts. The dough will initially be thick and crumbly but will come together with continued mixing. Gently fold in the sprinkles on low speed until evenly distributed.
3. Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days. Chilling is mandatory for proper texture and flavor development. Alternatively, you can pre-shape the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls, chill them on a covered cookie sheet, and bake from there.
4. Prepare for Baking: Remove the chilled dough and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes if refrigerated less than 3 hours, or 30-40 minutes if chilled longer, to make it easier to handle while still firm. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
5. Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls (using a medium cookie scoop helps) and place 8-9 cookies per sheet, spaced appropriately. Bake in batches for 11-12 minutes until the edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Frosting: In a clean large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes until creamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream or half-and-half, vanilla extract, and salt with the mixer on low speed, then increase to high and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar if too thin or more cream if too thick, and adjust flavor with a pinch more salt if necessary.
7. Frost and Decorate: Once cookies are completely cooled, frost each cookie as desired and garnish with additional sprinkles on top of the frosting for a festive touch. Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 6 days.

Notes

• Chilling the dough is essential for texture and flavor development; do not skip this step.
• Allowing chilled dough to warm slightly before baking helps with handling while maintaining firmness.
• Cookies will appear soft out of the oven but will firm up as they cool—avoid overbaking.
• Use a medium cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
• Adjust frosting thickness by adding confectioners’ sugar or cream as needed for best spreading consistency.
• Store cookies in airtight containers to maintain freshness and prevent drying out.

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