These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy eggless sugar cookies that are loaded with rainbow sprinkles! Best yet, they're also gluten free, nut free and easily vegan!!! Unlike many eggless cookies that go stale very quickly, these beauties stay soft for days!
These sugar cookies with sprinkles are so fun! I love biting into rainbows, don't you? Best part is they stay soft and chewy for days even though they are allergy friendly! You'd never know!
The first day these cookies are soft and chewy in the middle with crisp edges. Once stored in an airtight container, the cookies are soft throughout.
If you're looking for more sugar cookie recipes try Sugar Cookies with Chocolate, Pumpkin Sugar Cookies and Apple Cinnamon Cookies.
REASONS TO LOVE THESE COOKIES
- Allergy Friendly- These cookies are gluten free, nut free, egg free and can easily be dairy free (vegan).
- Soft & Chewy- These cookies are the most perfect texture.
- Covered in Sugar- The sugar coating gives a nice sweetness!
- Sprinkles- These cookies are loaded and topped with rainbow sprinkles!
INGREDIENT NOTES
- Gluten Free Flour- If you also have nut allergies, make sure to use a brand that’s made in a nut free facility. I really love to use this one because it’s nut safe but it does contain dairy.
- Milk of Choice- If there are no dairy allergies or if you’re not vegan, you can use regular whole milk. For non dairy, use a non dairy milk of your choosing.
- Unsalted Butter or Vegan Baking Sticks- Don’t use melted; the cookies will spread.
- Cornstarch and Water- These cookies have no egg so this mixture helps bind everything together.
- Rainbow Sprinkles- Make sure to use gluten free/nut free/vegan if you want this recipe allergy friendly.
EXPERT BAKING TIPS
USE SOFTENED BUTTER
Using butter that’s softened is great when making these cookies.
However, make sure you DO NOT melt the butter.
These cookies have no egg in them and already have a tendency to want to spread out when baking.
If you use melted butter, the cookies will be a giant mess.
CHILL THE DOUGH
I know this seems like a step you could skip if you’re in a rush but please don’t.
Cookies without eggs spread way more than cookies with eggs.
If you don’t chill the dough for at least 2.5 hours, the cookies will spread and be flat and thin.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES
Here are the steps to make these cookies!
STEP 1: WHISK TOGETHER DRY INGREDIENTS
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
STEP 2: MAKE THE CORNSTARCH WATER
In a small bowl, using a spoon, mix together the cornstarch and water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.
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STEP 3: BEAT THE BUTTER/VEGAN BAKING STICK AND SUGAR
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter or vegan baking stick and 1 ¼ cups of the sugar until it is soft and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
STEP 4: MIX THE WET INGREDIENTS
Slowly beat the cornstarch water mixture and other wet ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar. It will look chunky.
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STEP 5: BEAT IN DRY INGREDIENTS
Slowly beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.
STEP 6: Add The Sprinkles
Pour in ¾ cup of the rainbow sprinkles and use a spatula to mix all through the dough.
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STEP 7: CHILL THE DOUGH
Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours.
STEP 8: SCOOP THE DOUGH
I use an ice cream scoop. It makes 12 scoops.
STEP 9: Press Dough In Sprinkles and Roll In Sugar
Press the top of each dough ball into the extra ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles.
Then roll each dough ball in the extra ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
It must be in that order or else the sprinkles will not stick to the dough.
STEP 10: BAKE THE COOKIES
Place dough balls about 3-4 inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 minutes.
Store extra dough balls in the fridge while the rest are baking if they don't all fit. I only bake 6 at a time.
Immediately reshape the cookies when they come out of the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 min before transferring to a cooling rack. If you don't do this, the cookies will break apart into a giant mess.
HOW TO MAKE THESE COOKIES VEGAN
Follow these simple steps to make sure these cookies are vegan:
- Use a gluten free flour that’s free from dairy.
- Make sure to use vegan baking sticks instead of butter.
- Only use a non dairy milk of choice.
- Read the label on your sprinkles to ensure they’re gluten free, nut free and vegan.
FAQ
Yes.
There is no egg in these cookies to hold everything together when they're heated in the oven.
If you don’t chill the dough, the cookies will spread in the oven into a mess.
Most gluten free baked goods are best made the same day, but you can make these cookies a day before!
Unlike most gluten free cookies, they’re actually so soft they stay fresh for several days!
If you want your cookies nice and round, reshape them as soon as they come out of the oven.
Use a spatula to push them back into a circle shape or use a large circle cookie cutter.
If using a cookie cutter, place it over the cookies and rotate quickly in a circle.
You can make the dough the night before. Keep it shaped in a disc, wrapped in plastic and place in a zip top bag.
If doing this, there is no need to chill it again, prior to baking.
No you do not!
You can simply leave them out to have regular soft sugar cookies!
Yes! You can use a small cookie scoop.
Bake the cookies at the same temperature but for 11 minutes. Reshape as needed. Should make around 24 cookies.
STORING AND FREEZING
STORING
Since gluten free baked goods are best the first day, we want to try to keep these sprinkle sugar cookies as fresh as possible.
Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
If you want them warm and gooey, heat the cookie in the microwave for a few seconds prior to serving.
FREEZING
You can freeze the dough of these cookies.
Simply wrap the dough in a disc in plastic wrap then pop it in a zip top bag.
You can keep the dough frozen for up to 30 days.
Thaw the dough in the fridge the night prior to using.
Other Sprinkle Recipes To Try
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Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups gluten free flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk of choice
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, the baking powder and the kosher salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, using a spoon, mix together the cornstarch and water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a hand held mixer, beat the softened butter or vegan baking stick and 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar until soft and creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
- With the mixer on low speed, beat in the cornstarch water mixture. Then beat in the vanilla and milk. The mixture might look slightly chunky and that’s ok.
- Still on low speed, beat the gluten free flour mixture into the wet ingredients, a little at a time until just combined.
- Once combined, scrape down the sides of the bowl using a spatula.
- Pour in ¾ cup of the rainbow sprinkles and use a spatula to mix into the dough.
- Shape the dough into a disc, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2.5 hours. This is very important. There are no eggs and if you don't do this step, the cookies will spread into a giant mess while baking,
- After 2.5 hours, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Take the dough out of the fridge. Using an ice cream scoop, scoop the dough out. You should have 12 scoops.
- Push the top of each dough ball into a small bowl of the remaining ¼ cup of rainbow sprinkles. The drop the dough ball into the remaining ¼ cup granulated sugar and coat completely.
- Space the cookies 3-4 inches apart on the lined baking sheet. I bake 6 at a time. Put the other 6 dough balls back in the fridge until they're ready to bake.
- Bake the cookies in the middle rack for 13 minutes.
- When the cookies come out of the oven, reshape. Immediately use a spatula to push the cookies back into a circle shape or use a large circle cookie cutter. If using a cookie cutter, place it over the cookies and rotate quickly in a circle.
- Do not take the cookies off the baking sheet for 5 minutes. If you try, they will fall apart. After 5 minutes, transfer cookies to a cooling rack and cool completely before storing.
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John
These cookies are so soft and yummy! Absolutely the best!
Kat
Perfect sugar cookie! Super soft and chewy, no one even knew they were GF. Will definitely be saving this one to make many more times in the future 🙂
Lee
Oh I am so glad! Thanks so much!
Katarina
Hiya, these look delish! What brand of sprinkles did you use for this recipe?
Lee
Hi Katarina! Thanks so much! For these I used betty crocker parlor perfect ice cream toppings- confetti sprinkles. On their label it says gluten free and on their website the allergy statement says: "Gluten Free. Contains: Soy; Produced on a dedicated line that does not process peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk or eggs." Some of their products are not safe so make sure to always read the label prior to purchasing. I have included the website information. Hope this helps!
https://www.bettycrocker.com/products/dessert-decorating-products/sprinkles/betty-crocker-parlor-perfect-confetti-sprinkles-ice-cream-toppings
Darby
OH MY GOODNESS!! After going gluten free I have been missing...feening...for sugar cookies. They are my asbsolute fav! Thank you SO much for posting the recipe!
Your photos look awesome! Is there anyway you could share exactly what brands you used for your ingredients? (I see the sprinkle link in the comments.) I want to try to make them just like that!
Thanks again!
You rock!
Lee
Oh my gosh thanks so so much!! SO kind! As for brands...yes! If you see in the post I do mention which gluten free flour I prefer but if you have any questions about anything else please let me know. I will be happy to share with you! xox
Xochil
Made these cookies for my daughter and she loved them. Husband came home from work saw the cookies on the counter and said these are delicious. Yup, must agree they were soft and chewy. Will be making these again.
Lee
So glad! Thanks so much!
Madeleine Young
Will the recipe work with regular unbleached white flour? I assume it's interchangeable?
Lee
Yes you can but sadly I cannot test it out due to celiac disease. You do need to make a few changes. Make sure to use 1 3/4 packed cups of regular flour (294 grams) and only use 2 tablespoons of milk. You still need to chill the dough due to the lack of eggs. Hope this helps!
Megan
These look amazing! What kind of gf flour do you prefer to use?
Lee
Hi Megan! Thanks so much! I sent you a detailed email with some info!
Hailey
I was wondering if you’re able to use regular flour for the recipe?
Lee
Hi Hailey! Yes you can but sadly I cannot test it out due to celiac disease. Make sure to use 1 3/4 packed cups of regular flour (294 grams) and only use 2 tablespoons of milk. You still need to chill the dough due to the lack of eggs. Hope this helps!
Cheryl
I love these! I just finished making them. Although mine weren’t as pretty, they tasted great!I passed some to my neighbors! They enjoyed them as well.
Lee
So glad! Thanks!
JP
These look perfect for my friends GF bachelorette! Can you tell me which GF flour is best?
Lee
Hi! I sent you an email!
Chiara
The best cookies that i ever had!!
Lee
Thank you so much!!!!
Madison
Such a yummy recipe! I’ve always struggled with finding yummy gluten free desserts. So glad I can across Lane & Grey Fare on Instagram!
Lee
So glad! Thank you so much!
Margarida
I am in need of some sprinkle cookies! Definitely making these but when you say heaping tb of cornstarch do you mean you don’t scrape the top to level it out?? Help! Lol
Lee
Haha yes! It should have a rounded top and come up over the tablespoon! Hope that helps!