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    Home » Food

    Confetti Cookies

    Jul 12, 2012 ·

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    Yesterday my friend Megan came over with her twin 3 year olds for a baking session. You see, I had promised the twins a day filled with baking and sprinkles and I intended to deliver! I started to think, what in the world do you bake with two 3 year old kids? Certainly not cupcakes, that seemed to difficult for my first time. Nothing with frosting...because I was scared, and because there is carpet. Cookies are always a good choice...but what about the sprinkles? Ding, ding, ding! I will make Jess's Confetti Cookies; simple sugar cookies rolled in sprinkles. Brilliant!

    Looks pretty good for being made with tiny hands don't you agree? These kiddos did everything from creaming the butter to measuring the dry ingredients. They really had a blast rolling their dough balls in the plate of sprinkles then smooshing them flat on cookie sheets. It was the perfect kid friendly, and easy, recipe. Plus, everyone should have a good sprinkle explosion in their kitchen from time to time.

    {background props to Spiderman & Cinnamon-Honey the Cat}

     

    Confetti Cookies- via Forgiving Martha

    1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    ½ teaspoon salt
    10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
    1 ½ cups plus 2 teaspoons sugar
    1 large egg
    2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    ½ cup sprinkles

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with a silicon mat and set aside.
    2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
    3. Mix butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
    4. Add egg, extract, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Reduce speed to low.
    5. Gradually mix in flour mixture until just combined.
    6. Scoop batter using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop; Roll into a ball using the palm of your hands.
    7. Roll each ball in sprinkles and press to flatten. Space 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets.
    8. Bake 8-10 minutes. Let cool on parchment on wire racks.

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    1. Erin Turner says

      July 12, 2012 at 8:14 am

      Adorable shot of those twins! What a fun activity for little ones.

    2. Lexi says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Those little aprons are too cute!

    3. Sheri says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:37 am

      What a fun & yummy project to do with my niece & nephew, who are right at that age! Thanks for the making their Aunt look cool, lol!

      Best wishes,

      Sheri

      http://www.createdecorateandinnovate.blogspot.com
      http://www.pompanobeachgardening.blogspot.com

      • freutcake says

        July 12, 2012 at 4:40 pm

        Yay! Glad I could inspire. Your niece and nephew will have a blast. 🙂

    4. Jackie, One of the Two Chums says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:43 am

      Oh, how absolutely adorable those twins are! You are the best "auntie", I have to say! xox

      • freutcake says

        July 12, 2012 at 4:39 pm

        Aw, thanks Jackie! When Arabella gets a little bit older I can hopefully bake with her as well! 🙂 xo

    5. Gaby [The Vault Files] says

      July 12, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Ahh so cute! Will have to try this recipe with Matthew one day 😉

      • freutcake says

        July 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

        Yes! It's the perfect recipe for kids. The twins LOVED it! 🙂

    6. Sarah says

      July 13, 2012 at 7:18 am

      These cookies remind me of the ones I used to get for free when I went grocery shopping as a child. They were the best, and sprinkles truly make everything better. Some of my favorite memories were baking when I was younger. So fun

    7. Sarah says

      July 14, 2012 at 8:18 am

      Oh my goodness those look absolutely delicious! Adorable accessories as well!

    8. Lane Culpepper says

      July 15, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      I don't know what is cuter, the cookies or the kids! Kids I think 🙂 What a great time you must have had. I love the thought of a "sprinkle explosion" in my kitchen. I can't wait to have kids to bake with!

    9. Ameena says

      July 20, 2012 at 8:40 pm

      This is a cute idea...just baked up some banana bread with my 7-year-old and it was a messy experience. I bet she'd love these cookies too!

    10. Nic@diningwithastud says

      July 22, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      OMG they're too cuyte in their little aprons 🙂 and let's face it, anything with sprinkles is amazing!

    11. Kristina says

      July 12, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Please tell me where to get the blue & white girl's apron!

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