Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 and 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional )
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1-2 cups assorted sprinkles (see note)

Instruction

  • Using an electric mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, if using. Beat again until incorporated.
  • Sprinkle flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt on top of the dough. Beat on medium-low speed just until the streaks of flour disappear. Place dough in the refrigerator to chill for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Pour sprinkles out into a small, shallow bowl.
  • Once dough has chilled, scoop it out into balls of approximately 1 and 1/2 tablespoons each. Roll each scoop gently in your hands to make a smooth ball, then roll each in the sprinkles and turn to coat evenly. Arrange on the baking sheets, and use your hand or the bottom of a drinking glass to flatten each cookie slightly.
  • Bake about 10 minutes for soft cookies, or about 12 minutes for a slightly more crisp texture. Let cool for 10-15 minutes on the baking sheets before transferring cookies to a wire rack. Enjoy!