Description
Bright and cheerful Rainbow Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery treats decorated with vibrant rainbow sprinkles — perfect for celebrations or a fun, colorful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra color, roll cookie dough balls in additional sprinkles before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Use butter at room temperature for easier creaming.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: rainbow sugar cookies, sprinkles cookies, colorful cookies, soft sugar cookies, festive treats