These soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with sprinkles are fun, festive and would be the perfect birthday cookies or to serve them at any celebration!
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Sprinkle Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite desserts, whether it’s chocolate chip pudding cookies or edible cookie dough, I love them in every form. That’s why I had to have them on my birthday! Queue these birthday chocolate chip cookies with sprinkles. The colorful sprinkles are such a fun addition and add the perfect celebratory touch.
These delicious sprinkle chocolate chip cookies make the perfect birthday treat! They aren’t just ordinary cookies…they are “special birthday cookies” as my kids would say.
Filled with chocolate chips and colored sprinkles, these birthday cookies are so fun and festive just like my funfetti cake mix cookies. And they taste incredible, too! They’re soft in the middle with the perfect crisp on the outside. I could easily eat half a dozen…and I just might! ;)
How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sprinkles
Mix. Cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer. Mix in the eggs and vanilla until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until combined. Then fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles.
Scoop. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake. Bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the center is soft. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 2 minutes. Then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.
Possible Customizations
- Chocolate chips: I used white and milk chocolate chips, but feel free to customize based on preference. Peanut butter or butterscotch chips would taste delicious too.
- Sprinkles: Sprinkles add such a fun and festive feel to these birthday cookies! I used rainbow colored sprinkles, but you could add in your favorite color or even seasonal colored sprinkles too.
- Candy: Instead of chocolate chips, sometimes I like to make M&M cookies or Milky Way cookies.
- Cookie cake: Try turning this recipe into a birthday cookie cake, similar to a pizookie! Just fill a cast iron, pie plate or cake pan with the dough and bake. Feel free to top with frosting and candles!
Tips for Baking Perfect Birthday Cookies
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are all the same size.
- I like to take them out of the oven when they are a little underdone. I’ll let them sit on the hot pan for a couple of minutes (they continue to cook through), then I’ll transfer to a baking rack to cool.
- Store in air tight container for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze them too. Once cooled, transfer to a zip-lock bag and store in freezer. To eat, thaw at room temperature or warm in oven for a few minutes.
More easy cookie recipes perfect for celebrating special occasions include these easy Valentine’s Day cookies, cake mix cookies and cowboy cookies!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sprinkles
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter , softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and baking powder. Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture. Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place the cookie dough on a baking sheet and bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. They should still be soft in the middle.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on pan for 2 minutes and then remove to cooling rack. Enjoy!!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Birthdays, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cookies, Desserts, Freezer-Friendly, Kid-Friendly, White Chocolate Cookies
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Can the cookie dough be stored in the freezer?
Definitely!
These were a huge hit! If you want to please a crowd I would highly recommend these. They were quick to make and made a giant batch. I am definitely making these again.
These are mouth watering! Love these party cookies!
The sprinklers are the cutest addition to this! I love it. And such a great recipe. My whole family loved these cookies.
I’m so glad your family loved these cookies! Thanks so much for your comment and review! :)
Such cute birthday cookies! Sprinkles make everything festive!
These are so fun! I can’t wait to make these!
I love a good cookie! Yum!
These look so soft and perfect. The sprinkles and chocolate chips really put them over the top!
We made these for a summer treat–not a birthday, but h my goodness, they were PERFECT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!!! I’m a leap year baby, too!!! I’m a first grade teacher making birthday cookies for a treat for my students!!
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great birthday! These cookies look delicious.
Amazing cookies! Happy Birthday! http://www.pinterest.com/2014giftbasket/gift-baskets-for-any-occasion/
Thanks Ann! Hope you have a great day! :)
These look deee-licious Jamielyn and Happy Happy Birthday, you “leap year baby”! Does that mean you’re only five?? ;) I have another 2/29 birthday friend. I think he’s technically only 6 now. lol Pinning these, and I hope it is another amazing year for you, my friend!
Thanks Claire! They were a perfect birthday treat. Haha, I am technically only 6, my little 5 year old boy gets a kick out of that! :)
Happy Birthday – every birthday should be filled with sugar !!!
xox
I agree…calories don’t count on birthdays right?! ;)
Happy Birthday, Jamielyn! And you’re right, who doesn’t like sprinkles? They look so yummy!
Happy Birthday! These cookies are so fun and look absolutely fantastic! :)
Those look fabulous!
Happy birthday!!! Those cookies look delicious :) I may have to cook some for myself because it’s my birthday too! Leap year babies have the best birthdays because technically we can celebrate the 28th and the 1st, right? ;)
Hope you had a happy birthday too Erika! Seriously, the party lasts all week! :)