Mexican Sprinkle Cookies
Get ready for a fiesta in your mouth with these amazing Mexican sprinkle cookies! They're perfect for any occasion, so grab a glass of milk!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Sprinkles for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in additional sprinkles.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Gently press down on each dough ball to slightly flatten.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If the dough becomes too soft or sticky to handle, you can refrigerate it for 30 minutes to 1 hour before shaping the cookies. Chilled dough will be easier to work with and will hold its shape better during baking.
- When rolling the dough into balls, try to make them as uniform in size as possible.
- Keep a close eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be lightly golden brown around the edges when done.
- Storing: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 week.
- Freezing: It's best to freeze the cookie dough balls before baking. Flash freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Baked cookies can also be frozen, but without the sprinkles as they may bleed. Frozen cookie dough can be stored for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21g
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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