Cook mode · 1× batch, makes 15

Drop sprinkle sugar cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 1½ cupsall-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1½ tspbaking powder
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • ½ cupunsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cupgranulated sugar
  • 1large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsppure vanilla extract
  • ½ cupsprinkles (not nonpareils)
  • extra sprinkles, for the tops

Steps:

  1. Whisk the , and in a medium bowl. Set aside.

  2. Beat the and on medium-high for about 1 minute, until creamy. Add the and and beat on high for about 1 minute, scraping the bowl as needed.

  3. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until combined. Stir in the . The dough will be thick and sticky.

  4. Roll 2 tablespoon (40 g) balls of dough. Dip the tops in if you like, and set them on a plate or lined sheet.

  5. Cover and chill the dough balls for at least 2 hours, up to 4 days.

  6. Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

  7. Set the cold dough balls 3 inches apart. Bake 12 to 13 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. The centers will look very soft.

  8. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then move to a rack to cool completely.