Chewy Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles (Perfect for Christmas)
Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are a homemade cookie with so much more than sprinkles. These cookies are loaded with oats, coconut, Rice Krispies, chopped pecans, and sprinkles. You could even call them an everything cookie!
Looking for more holiday cookie recipes? Try these Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies.
Original Post December 2022 | Update December 2023
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Why you are going to love these sprinkle cookies
- Texture: My favorite part of this cookie is the texture. All the ingredients come together creating the best chewy cookies.
- Delicious Flavor: They have the flavor of a classic sugar cookie but with the added bonus of nutty pecans, tropical coconut, and oatmeal which creates a complex and delicious flavor profile.
- Easy – The best part is they are super simple and there is no need for cookie cutters or chill time with this recipe.
- Visual Appeal: Colorful sprinkles add a visually appealing touch, making these cookies not only tasty but also so darn cute!
Sugar Cookies with sprinkles, oatmeal, coconut, rice krispies, and pecans have a winning combination of textures, flavors, visual appeal, and even some nutritional benefits. They will easily become a family favorite!
Ingredients for making sprinkle sugar cookies
You will find a complete list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Butter – I recommend using unsalted butter for these cookies. You may want to reduce the salt by half if you only have salted butter.
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar – You’ll want to pack the sugar.
- Vanilla Extract
- Cream of Tartar – This ingredient helps to create a soft cookie.
- Rice Krispies – Yep, you’ll love the crunch these cookies have from the rice cereal.
- Oatmeal – Old-fashioned whole rolled oats are what I like to use when making cookies.
- Coconut – The coconut creates a fabulous texture to the cookies.
- Chopped Pecans – You could also substitute walnuts, sunflower seeds or even pumpkin seeds.
- Festive Sprinkles – Any kind of sprinkles will work great.
How to make soft sugar cookies
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in one large egg, vegetable oil and vanilla. Use the paddle attachment if using a stand mixer.
STEP 2: Mix in the dry ingredients including flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients.
STEP 3: Mix in the Rice Krispies, oatmeal, chopped pecans, coconut and sprinkles.
STEP 4: Place dough balls onto a baking sheet or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. For a softer cookie bake cookies, bake for 12 minutes or 15 minutes for a crispier cookie.
Step 5: Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips for making chewy sugar cookies
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are uniform in size. At Christmas time I like to make small cookies, but for other occasions I use a ice cream scoop and make large cookies.
- Change up the sprinkles for different holidays or occasions. Green sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day, red hearts for Valentine’s day…
- Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl during each step of the directions.
- Use either an electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for the best results.
- Start with room temperature butter.
- For a soft chewy cookie in the middle, bake for 12 minutes.
- For a crispier cookie, bake for 12-15 minutes, depending upon your oven. Watch them closely!
What other ingredients can be added to these amazing sugar cookies
Favorite Mix-ins include:
- All kinds of nuts. Walnuts, sunflower seeds, or you could even try pumpkin seeds.
- Milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and toffee bits are great options.
- Try pretzel bits if you want to add a little salt to the cookie’s sweetness.
This cookie recipe is forgiving, so you can try a few different options and see what you like best.
How to store sugar cookies with sprinkles
The best way to store leftover cookies is in an airtight container. A bag with a resealable closure works too!
Freezer: These cookies can be kept in the freezer for up to 6 months when stored in an airtight container.
GIVE THE GIFT OF COOKIES
Since this recipe is a bit more unique than other cookie recipes, why not share them with your family and friends? Who doesn’t love Christmas cookies as a gift?
Add these cookies to a gift box or bag and make a handmade card to include. People love homemade gifts!
FAQ
It’s best to put sprinkles on sugar cookies when the cookies are still warm. You can also add the sprinkles to the dough before baking.
You can add sprinkles before baking or after baking. It’s important to be sure the cookies are warm, or the sprinkles will not stick to the cookie.
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Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Bake Soda
- 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- 1 cup Oatmeal (not instant)
- 1 cup Coconut
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/4 cup Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in one large egg, vegetable oil and vanilla.1 cup Butter, 1 cup Sugar, 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1 cup Vegetable Oil, 1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Mix in the dry ingredients including flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar, 3 1/2 cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Bake Soda
- Mix in the rice Krispies, oatmeal, chopped pecans, coconut and sprinkles.1 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup Oatmeal (not instant), 1 cup Coconut, 1 cup Chopped Pecans, 1/4 cup Sprinkles
- Drop cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet or cookie sheet that is lined with parchment paper. For a softer cookie bake cookies for 12 minutes or 15 minutes for a crispier cookie. Wait about 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are uniform in size. At Christmas time I like to make small cookies, but for other occasions I use a ice cream scoop and make large cookies.
- Change up the sprinkles for different holidays or occasions.
- Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl during each step of the directions.
- Use either an electric mixer or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for the best results.
- Start with room temperature butter.
- For a chewy cookie that is soft in the middle bake for 12 minutes.
- For a crispier cookie bake for 12-15 minutes depending upon your oven. Watch them closely!
These really are a cookie that everyone will enjoy!
You say baking soda ,in most place’s, but in the ingredients you list baking powder. So what one do we use? Thankyou
Sorry for the confusion Carol. The recipe calls for baking soda. I’ve fixed the error.
Sprinkles are not mentioned in the ingredients. How much should I add?
I can’t wait to try them, they sound YUMMY!!
Oops! I add 1/4 – 1/3 cup of sprinkles. They are optional, but I think they make the cookies so pretty!
Super good !
Really great cookie !!