Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
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3.9
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Description
This recipe creates sprinkle-coated sugar cookies using a dough made with butter and cream cheese, which adds moisture and tenderness. The flour is combined with leavening agents and salt, while the extracts contribute subtle flavor depth. After forming dough balls and coating them in sprinkles, they are flattened slightly and baked briefly at moderate heat.
The resulting cookies have a soft texture with a delicate crumb and lightly crisp edges. The sprinkles add a decorative touch and a bit of extra sweetness on the surface. The use of cream cheese distinguishes the texture from standard sugar cookies by making them tender and rich without being heavy.
These cookies are good for casual gatherings or to enjoy with tea or coffee, offering a straightforward treat with familiar sweet flavors enhanced by the nutty almond and vanilla aroma.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature, cut in pieces
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Put the first 4 ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine. Note: I use a food processor but you can use a stand mixer or electric beaters if you prefer.
- Add the butter, sugar, and cream cheese, and pulse until the butter is well incorporated.
- Add the egg and extracts and process until the dough comes together in a lump.
- Scoop dough out with a medium (2 tablespoon) cookie scoop and roll into a ball with your hands. Roll the balls of dough in sprinkles, making sure to get them completely coated.
- Place the balls of dough on a cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Press down on each ball with the back of a drinking glass to flatten slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Let them cool for a minute or two on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This sugar cookie recipe originates from King Arthur Flour, as shared by Smitten Kitchen.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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