Imagine biting into a soft, buttery sugar cookie that bursts with rainbow colors and brings instant joy to your kitchen! These One Bowl Confetti Sugar Cookies are not just a treat; they're a celebration in every single bite. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or those moments when you need a splash of happiness, these cookies are so simple to make that even novice bakers can create bakery-worthy delights in just 22 minutes. No complicated techniques, no fancy equipment - just pure, delicious fun waiting to happen in your very own kitchen!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix thoroughly until completely combined and smooth.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Gently fold or mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough. The sprinkles will create colorful specks in the finished cookies.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball to slightly flatten, ensuring even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles on top of warm cookies for extra color and decoration.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this ensures the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use gel food coloring or high-quality rainbow sprinkles for the most vibrant color.
- Space cookies evenly on the baking sheet to ensure uniform baking.
- Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their crisp edges.
- For extra festive look, reserve some sprinkles to decorate the tops of warm cookies.
- If you want softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them when edges are just turning golden.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg
