Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are an old-fashioned treat that never goes out of style! Just like the big, crunchy cookies so popular at bakeries, these treats are sure to become home baked favorites. Whatever the occasion, Sprinkle Sugar Cookies show off in festive colors. Nothing says “celebration” better than a cookie covered in sprinkles.
There used to be two Jewish bakeries in St. Louis that specialized in Jewish holiday baked goods, as well as regular bakery items like Danish, cookies, babka, and birthday cakes. Sadly, after many decades of business, both of the bakeries closed. But when my now adult daughter was a toddler, we would make a special trip to Petrofsky’s Bakery every Friday afternoon to buy our challah (braided egg bread), traditional for the Friday night Sabbath meal. With her big blue eyes and friendly smile, my daughter became a favorite of the grandmotherly ladies behind the counter. Every single week, they brought my daughter behind the display case and asked her to point to her favorite colors of sprinkle sugar cookies. The ladies filled an entire bag with big, crunchy cookies, as a gift for my daughter. To this day, I have a nostalgic fondness for bakery sugar cookies.
My first bite of these Sprinkle Sugar Cookies immediately triggered sweet memories of Petrofsky’s cookies. Coated in nonpareil sprinkles, these cookies are deliciously crunchy inside and out. The recipe calls for creaming the sugar and butter until very light and fluffy, which gives the cookies a light, airy texture. Using holiday colored sprinkles makes Sprinkle Sugar Cookies perfect for any celebration.
My adopted sailor’s birthday is in a few weeks. Instead of spending her day with family, she is spending her birthday in the middle of an ocean, serving our country. I wanted to help her enjoy her birthday far from home, so I packed her a celebration-in-a-box (or two)! One birthday box was filled with everything needed to make and decorate 3-2-1 magic mug cake. (Details of that box in my next post.) The second box was filled with birthday treats, including Sprinkle Sugar Cookies coated with a celebratory rainbow of multi-colored sprinkles.
I love using sprinkles. There is something almost magical about the smile inducing quality of sprinkled cookies. I highly recommend baking and sharing some smiles with Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. They are a celebration in every bite.
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar at least 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually, add the flour mixture and mix until incorporated.
- Use a medium (2 tablespoon) scoop to portion the dough. Roll each dough portion into a ball and roll in nonpareil sprinkles to coat. Place 2 in. apart on prepared baking sheet. Flatten cookies slightly with palm of hand.
- Bake 14-16 minutes. The cookies will not brown, but the centers of cookies should be semi-firm to the touch. Remove from the oven.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
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For more sprinkle cookie recipes , 25 Cookies with Sugar and Sprinkles includes lots of colorful ideas!
Carol Palmer
These cookies are beautiful and nice crunchy texture and just make you smile! I made a batch last week and our family and friends loved them. Will make another batch this weekend for Valentine’s Day ❤️
Wendy Sondov
Hi, Carol. I’m glad the you and your family enjoyed these cookies and even more delighted that they made you smile! (I think it’s the sprinkles. Sprinkles always make me smile!) Thank you so much for leaving your comment and 5 star rating! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Janine
I made them yesterday and I followed the recipe. I let them cool off before storing them. My husband came home from work and said they were way to crispy. Crispier then a normal sugar cookie and hard to chew . Other then that he said they had a nice appearance.
Wendy Sondov
Hi Janine. I am sorry to hear that your cookies didn’t turn out as expected. Though these are meant to be crunchy, they certainly aren’t usually hard to chew. It sounds like your cookies over baked. Each oven is different in terms of temperature fluctuations, which is why I always bake one cookie first when making a new recipe, to try out timing and adjust for my oven.
Ashley@CookNourishBliss
Sprinkle cookies definitely say celebration! Plus, how can you not love them??? I will take a few to celebrate fall over here!! 🙂
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
They are absolutely beautiful!
Saltandserenity
I’d love to see all the jars in your sprinkle drawer!! These cookies are so joyful to look at. I never use sprinkles. Not sure why, but I may have to start.
Miz Helen
I pinned your amazing Sugar Cookies Wendy, they are perfect for every holiday! I really appreciate you sharing your awesome post and your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday.
Have a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Roseann Hampton
I need to make a batch of these for my daughter – she loves anything with sprinkles!
The Monday Box
Thanks, Roseann! I hope your daughter enjoys the cookies. I love everything with sprinkles too. 🙂
Monica
I know I’m smiling after seeing these – I love how you did all those varieties of different color sprinkles. And you’re right – there is such a nostalgia or a natural draw we all feel about sprinkle cookies. I know they were one of my son’s favorites when he was younger and we went to the bakery together for treats. I’ve been wanting to make these exact cookies for a long time, especially since my son and I are partial to nonpareils. I love that little crunch and they are really so happy looking. : )
The Monday Box
Thanks, Monica! I think the bright colors are cheerful and attract kids. Then as adults we are attracted to the sprinkles because they bring back feelings of childhood joy. When my daughter saw this post, she was smiling when she said, “These really DO look like the cookies from Petrofsky’s!”, though she hasn’t seen one of those cookies in over 20 years. 🙂 (How did my daughter get old enough for me to say that?!?! OMG hug your “little guy”. Time flies!)
April J Harris
What a lovely cookie to celebrate a birthday! I’m sure your adopted sailor will really enjoy them. You know how I love sprinkles, Wendy, so I definitely love these cookies. Pinning and sharing around. Thank you so much for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
The Monday Box
Thanks, April! I do believe that you and I should form the International Sprinkle Lovers Society. 🙂 One should be wary of individuals who don’t like sprinkles. 😉
Shannon Ketchum
Another adorable creation. These look so delicious.
The Monday Box
Thanks, Shannon! Sprinkles really do make me happy. 🙂