Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies (Printable)

Soft, chewy cookies studded with chocolate chips and rainbow sprinkles. Ready in under 30 minutes for any celebration.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
06 - Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles with a spatula.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
09 - Cool cookies on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The perfect balance between soft centers and chewy edges keeps everyone reaching for seconds
  • Rainbow sprinkles turn ordinary cookies into something that feels like a celebration
  • They come together quickly with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of soft cookies, so pull them out when edges are barely golden
  • Sprinkles can bleed into your dough if you overmix, so fold them in gently at the end
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together better and create the most uniform texture
  • Chill your dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies with less spread