Sprinkle Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Sprinkle Cookies
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp 6 oz unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sprinkles plus extra for topping
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 6 oz cream cheese softened
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Combine & Chill
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in ½ cup of sprinkles gently.
- Cover and chill the dough for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake the Cookies
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart.
- Gently press extra sprinkles onto the tops of the cookies.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Make the Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and creamy.
Assemble
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, spread or pipe frosting onto each one.
- Top with additional sprinkles and enjoy!