Description
These Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies are the ultimate celebration treat, combining the nostalgic comfort of a classic chocolate chip cookie with a vibrant, festive crunch. They are thick, chewy, and loaded with pools of melted chocolate, making them a guaranteed hit for birthdays, holidays, or any day that needs a bit of extra color. A buttery, vanilla-scented dough serves as the perfect canvas for rich chocolate chunks and a generous coating of rainbow sprinkles that stay bright and beautiful even after baking.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, well softened (2 sticks)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate chunks
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup rainbow jimmies (divided)
Instructions
Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter with both granulated and light brown sugars. Use an electric mixer on low for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 2: Incorporate Wet Ingredients
Add the whole egg first, beating until incorporated. Follow with the egg yolk and milk, mixing until the batter looks smooth and glossy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4: Combine
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed only until the flour disappears. Use a spatula to ensure no dry pockets remain at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 5: Fold in Textures
Gently stir in 10 ounces of the chocolate chunks and 2 tablespoons of the sprinkles.
Step 6: The Chill Factor
Wrap the dough into a disk or log and refrigerate overnight. If you are in a hurry, portion the dough into 1-ounce balls and chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 7: Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees with a rack in the upper third. Roll each ball in the remaining 3/4 cup of sprinkles, press slightly into a disk, and tuck the remaining 2 ounces of chocolate chunks on top.
Step 8: Final Bake
Bake for 7 minutes, rotate the pan, and bake for 5 more minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
Storage and Freshness: Once baked, these cookies stay soft and fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them extra chewy, place a piece of white bread in the container to absorb excess air.
The ‘Tuck’ Technique: For that bakery-style look, always press a few extra chocolate chunks into the tops of the dough balls immediately before baking. This ensures the chocolate is visible and forms those iconic ‘puddles.’
Freezing the Dough: This dough is very freezer-friendly. Scoop the balls, roll them in sprinkles, and freeze on a tray before transferring to a bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 1-2 minutes to the cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: chocolate chip sprinkle cookies, birthday cake cookies, chewy sprinkle cookies, festive chocolate chip cookies, rainbow jimmies cookies, bakery style cookies