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Easy Back-to-School Sprinkle Sugar Cookies Recipe with Vanilla Frosting for Perfect Snacks

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Soft, flavorful sugar cookies topped with fluffy vanilla frosting and colorful sprinkles, perfect for back-to-school snacks and lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) whole milk or dairy-free milk
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)
  • Colorful sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Add sour cream and mix on low speed until smooth.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing slowly until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges start to turn golden; centers will look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk, beating until fluffy. Add more milk if needed for spreadable consistency.
  11. Once cookies are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of vanilla frosting on each cookie.
  12. Top immediately with colorful sprinkles so they stick to the frosting.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps cookies hold their shape better. Spread frosting only after cookies have cooled completely to prevent melting. Adjust frosting consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed. Dough can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, sprinkle cookies, vanilla frosting, back-to-school snacks, easy cookies, soft cookies, lunchbox treats

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