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A stack of soft, bright Sprinkle Cookies dusted with powdered sugar, showcasing the colorful sprinkles.

Sprinkle Cookies

Delightful and easy-to-make cookies filled with sprinkles that bring joy and nostalgia with every bite.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) Use unsalted butter to control the salt content and enhance flavors.
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) Cream cheese lends richness and a soft texture to every bite.
  • 1 large egg This helps bind everything together.
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional) Add a hint of nutty sweetness if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional) This brings a lovely citrus zing that brightens the cookies.
  • 1 package white cake mix This is the secret to the soft, cake-like texture.
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles (divided) More sprinkles mean more fun!
Coating Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar For that snowy, festive finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Mix in the egg, along with the almond and orange extracts, if using.
  3. Gradually fold in the white cake mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of the sprinkles until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to 24 hours).
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Set up two bowls: one with powdered sugar and the other with the remaining 1/4 cup of sprinkles.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, form balls of dough and place them on a greased baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle each dough ball with reserved sprinkles and roll them in the powdered sugar until fully coated.
  5. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  6. Let them cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. You can crumble leftovers over ice cream for a fun topping.