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Flavorful Confetti Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

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These colorful confetti sprinkle sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and topped with a personalized cream cheese icing, perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (120 g) rainbow sprinkles (non-melting, e.g., Wilton’s)
  • For the icing:
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
  • 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: food coloring or natural alternatives (beet juice, turmeric)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a spatula.
  7. Drop dough balls onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Flatten each ball gently to about ¼ inch thickness.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown but centers are still soft.
  9. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks.
  10. For icing, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract. Add milk to reach desired consistency.
  11. Divide icing into bowls and add food coloring if desired. Decorate cooled cookies with icing using a spatula or piping bag.
  12. Let icing set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use non-melting sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Chill dough if too sticky before shaping. Adjust milk in icing for desired consistency. Store iced cookies in airtight container with parchment paper between layers. Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days. Freeze un-iced cookies for up to 3 months.

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