Description
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these delightful Valentine’s Day Sprinkles Cookies, a perfect blend of soft sugar cookie texture, festive sprinkles, and creamy white chocolate chips. This recipe creates 24 tender, lightly golden cookies that are easy to make and perfect for holiday gifting or sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This helps evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Beat until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the whole egg first, then the egg yolk for extra richness. Mix in the vanilla extract and, if using, the almond extract to enhance flavor.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles and White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the Valentine’s Day sprinkles and white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without breaking the chips.
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form 1.5-inch diameter balls of dough. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Look for lightly golden edges and centers that are just set but not overbaked to maintain softness.
- Cool Before Serving: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy once cooled or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- Customize the cookies with different sprinkle shapes or colors to suit other occasions.
- Substitute white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.
