Sugar Cookies Rolled in Sprinkles – Soft, Colorful & Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delicious
If you’re looking for a cookie that delivers **buttery sweetness**, **soft-baked perfection**, and a festive pop of color in every bite, these Sugar Cookies Rolled in Sprinkles are destined to become your new go-to treat. These cookies are everything a classic sugar cookie should be—tender, chewy, perfectly sweet—and then taken up a notch with a full coat of sparkling sprinkles that add crunch, color, and undeniable charm. They’re the kind of cookies that look irresistible on a platter and disappear even faster.
Whether you’re baking for birthdays, holidays, bake sales, or a simple feel-good afternoon treat, this recipe guarantees flawless results with minimal effort. Every ingredient contributes to the cookie’s signature texture, flavor, and bright, joyful appearance. These cookies are simple enough for beginners, yet impressive enough to become your star dessert for any celebration.
Ingredients & Their Roles
- Unsalted Butter – The foundation of a perfect sugar cookie. It creates the soft structure, rich flavor, and moist crumb that makes these cookies so addictive.
- Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the cookies and helps create the lightly crisp edges while keeping the centers tender.
- Egg – Adds richness and binds the dough, giving the cookies structure so they bake evenly.
- Vanilla Extract – Essential for flavor depth. It gives the cookies their warm, bakery-style aroma.
- All-Purpose Flour – Provides the perfect amount of stability to maintain that soft-baked, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Baking Powder – Ensures the cookies puff slightly, creating a soft and airy bite.
- Salt – Enhances sweetness and balances the flavor.
- Sprinkles – The star of the show! They add crunch, color, and a fun celebratory appearance. Great options include rainbow jimmies, holiday mixes, pastel sprinkles, or themed blends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups sprinkles (for rolling)
How to Make Sugar Cookies Rolled in Sprinkles
- Cream the butter and sugar.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light, creamy, and fluffy. This step creates the base for a soft cookie. - Add egg and vanilla.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth. - Combine dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. - Shape the cookies.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball. - Roll in sprinkles.
Pour the sprinkles into a shallow bowl. Roll each dough ball completely in sprinkles, pressing gently so they stick to every surface. - Chill the dough balls.
Place the sprinkle-coated balls on a tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold shape while baking. - Bake.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the tops are set but not browned. - Cool.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. They firm up as they cool, ensuring the perfect soft texture inside.
Why This Recipe Is Loved
- Festive appearance—perfect for holidays and celebrations.
- Soft, chewy texture that melts in your mouth.
- No decorating required—the sprinkles do all the work!
- Kid-friendly to make and eat.
- Reliable dough that never spreads too much.
Pro Tips for Perfect Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
- Use jimmies rather than nonpareils for the base coating—jimmies stick better and don’t bleed color.
- Chill the dough to prevent the cookies from flattening too much.
- Don’t overbake—remove from the oven when the tops are just set for the softest texture.
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon almond extract to the dough.
- If your sprinkles don’t stick, lightly mist the dough balls with water before rolling.
Serving Suggestions
These colorful cookies are perfect for:
- Birthday parties and holiday gatherings
- Lunchbox treats
- Bake sales and gift bags
- Cookie exchanges
- Tea or coffee pairings
They taste incredible with vanilla ice cream, hot cocoa, strawberry milk, or a warm latte.
Final Thoughts
These Sugar Cookies Rolled in Sprinkles offer everything you love about classic sugar cookies—soft centers, crisp edges, buttery sweetness—while adding a fun, colorful twist that makes them celebration-ready in minutes. With simple pantry ingredients, an easy mixing method, and a vibrant finish that requires no decorating skills, this recipe delivers both convenience and beauty. Perfect for any occasion and irresistible in every bite, these cookies prove that sometimes the simplest recipes are the most unforgettable. Once you bake them, they’re sure to become a staple you’ll return to again and again.