Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are not only easy to make (no rolling or cutting), but they are super soft, tender, and loaded with extra sprinkles! I love to make them year-round for any holiday by swapping out the sprinkles for the occasion.

I love a traditional cutout sugar cookie in fun shapes to correspond with the season. But sometimes, you just don't have the time. Thanks to the extra sprinkles, these drop sugar cookies are just as festive! If you want a similar cookie recipe but with shortcuts, try this recipe for Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies that uses only 3 ingredients. And if you're looking for a small batch recipe, try this Single Serve Sugar Cookie recipe!

⭐Why I Love It:

• No Rolling or Cutting - Just make the easy sugar cookie dough, roll into balls, and bake!
• Lots of Sprinkles - I love adding sprinkles to both the dough and rolling the balls in extra sprinkles. For another sprinkle-loaded treat, try these Sprinkle Blondies!
• My Famous Cookie Recipe - I have become famous for these cookies among family and friends - for years I have been making them for almost every holiday and they always disappear FAST! Depending on the holiday, I just use different colored jimmies (sprinkles) to match the occasion.

🥘Ingredients

• All Purpose Flour - When measuring flour, make sure to use the 'spoon and level' method. This is where you spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level off the top. Instead of dipping the measuring cup directly into the flour bin which can lead to over measuring.
• Baking Powder - This is the leavener for the cookies to help them rise.
• Kosher Salt - If you swap in table salt, you'll want to use half the amount.
• Unsalted Butter - Make sure it's softened to room temperature. You can use salted butter and just halve the amount of salt.
• White Granulated Sugar
• Egg - For best results, use an egg that is at room temperature like the butter is. This helps the egg incorporate into the cookie dough better.
• Vanilla Extract - this is key for the flavor in the cookies!
• Sprinkles - I use the classic 'jimmies' sprinkles. The amount you need will depend if you want to add to both the dough and roll the dough balls in as well. I like to add about ⅓-1/2 cup to the dough itself AND roll the balls in more sprinkles. You can use any extra sprinkles to make this Single Serve Confetti Cupcake recipe!

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

🔪How To Make Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

This recipe for Sprinkle Sugar Cookies is super easy - no rolling or cutting necessary.

💭Recipe Tips

• Leftovers and Prep Ahead - Leftover baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Or to prep in advance, store the cookie dough balls in the fridge for up to 3 days. Once ready to bake, just preheat the oven and pop the chilled dough balls onto parchment lined baking sheets. The cookie dough balls can also be frozen and baked from frozen (although they will need an extra minute or two in the oven).
• Use Room Temperature Butter and Eggs: Room temp butter is ESSENTIAL for creaming with the sugar. If you press the butter with your finger, it should make an indent but shouldn't sink easily into the butter. Room temperature eggs are also important as they also incorporate easier and provide more volume.
• Chill the Dough after Rolling into Balls. Chilling the cookie dough is key to prevent the cookies from spreading. Chilling the dough after rolling into balls makes it easier to roll the dough into balls. Chilled dough can be too difficult to successfully roll.
• When in Doubt, Under Bake instead of Over Bake. The cookies are done when the edges are slightly golden but the centers still look soft. Once removing from the oven, let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. They will continue to set up in this time.

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