Get ready to transform your kitchen into a festive paradise with these irresistible St. Patrick's Day Sprinkle Cookies that are about to become the talk of your celebration! Imagine biting into a soft, buttery cookie bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles that not only taste amazing but also look like a party on a plate. These cookies are so delightful, they'll make even the most serious leprechaun crack a smile, and they're guaranteed to bring a splash of joy and color to your holiday gathering.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 32 mins
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For extra festive St. Patrick's Day flair, you can sprinkle additional green-colored sprinkles on top of the warm cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- For extra St. Patrick's Day spirit, consider using green-tinted sprinkles or adding a few green sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing to prevent moisture buildup.
- These cookies freeze beautifully - make a double batch and save some for later!
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take eggs and butter out 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 134kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
