Confetti Sugar Cookies
Bright, soft, and buttery cookies filled with rainbow sprinkles—these are like a party in every bite!
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🛒 Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 cup salted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp almond extract (optional, but adds bakery-style flavor)
½ cup rainbow sprinkles (plus extra for rolling)
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👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Heat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Dough
1. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
3. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in ½ cup sprinkles.
Step 3: Roll the Cookies
1. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
2. Roll each dough ball in extra sprinkles for a colorful outside.
3. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Step 4: Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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🌟 Tips & Variations
Chewier cookies: Slightly underbake and let finish setting on the baking sheet.
More colorful: Use confetti quins (the flat round sprinkles) instead of jimmies.
Seasonal twist: Swap rainbow sprinkles for holiday colors (red & green, pastel, etc.).
Frosted version: Top cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and more sprinkles.
