Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and colorful Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookies made with butter, sugars, flour, chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and sprinkles. A quick, no-chill cookie that bakes in minutes and delivers rich flavor with a festive finish.
28 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 sticks salted butter regular or dairy-free, softened
- 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs or ½ cup applesauce for vegan option
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips and chunks reserved for topping
- 1 cup sprinkles divided (¼ cup mixed into dough, ¾ cup for coating)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
Prepare the Baking Sheet
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and fully combined. Add the eggs (or applesauce) and vanilla extract, mixing briefly until incorporated.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Integrate Wet and Dry Components
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture. Mix only until combined, taking care not to overmix the dough.
Add the Chocolate and Sprinkles
- Fold in the chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, and ¼ cup of the sprinkles using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Portion and Coat the Cookie Dough
- Use a cookie scoop to portion evenly sized cookies. Roll the top portion of each dough ball into a bowl filled with the remaining ¾ cup of sprinkles, ensuring even coverage.
Arrange and Bake
- Place 8–10 dough balls, sprinkle-coated side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
Settle the Cookies (Optional but Recommended)
- Place a folded towel on the counter. Carefully drop the hot baking sheet onto the towel immediately after removing it from the oven to help create a slightly denser, chewier center.
Cool the Cookies
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To prepare Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum. If the blend does not contain xanthan gum, add ½ teaspoon to the dry ingredients for structural support. Gluten-free dough may be slightly drier; if needed, mix in 1–2 teaspoons of milk or water to achieve a soft but scoopable consistency. Confirm that all added ingredients, including chocolate and sprinkles, are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.