Description
Indulge in nostalgic delight with these Chewy Sprinkles Cookies, offering a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and colorful sprinkles for a fun twist. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring joy to every bite and a burst of sweetness to any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your cookies are shaped and placed on baking sheets.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. This creates the base of your cookie dough and incorporates air for texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing well to fully combine and create a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing them together until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the sprinkles to add bursts of color and fun to your cookie dough without melting the colors.
- Shape the Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop portions of dough onto ungreased baking sheets spaced apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Place the sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color. The centers should still look slightly soft for chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them set perfectly chewy.
Notes
- Using softened butter, not melted, helps create a chewy texture.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- Sprinkles add fun color but avoid overloading so the cookies hold structure.
- If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
