Description
Delight in these Easy Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies that combine rich cocoa, melted chocolate, and a festive coating of chocolate sprinkles. This recipe yields chewy, fudgy cookies with a crisp edge and a decadent chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion or a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see notes*)
- ⅓ cup salted butter (or dairy-free butter)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark works well)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Topping
- ¾ cup chocolate jimmy sprinkles (or sprinkles of choice)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and butter: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and salted butter in a small microwavable bowl. Heat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring occasionally until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth: In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is well blended, then stir in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients and chill the dough: Gradually mix in the gluten-free all-purpose flour (or regular flour), dutch-process cocoa powder, and baking soda until just combined. The dough will have a thin, brownie batter-like consistency. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scoop cookie dough balls and roll them in sprinkles: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough into evenly sized balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the chocolate sprinkles until fully coated. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 1-2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies have spread into round shapes, the edges are set, and cracks form in the centers.
- Remove from the oven and cool: Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer them carefully to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your fudgy, sprinkle-coated chocolate cookies!
Notes
- For dairy-free or vegan adaptations, use dairy-free butter and ensure the chocolate chips are vegan-friendly.
- Chocolate sprinkles can be substituted with any sprinkles of your choice for varied flavors and colors.
- To ensure consistent cookie size and baking, use a medium cookie scoop.
- Chilling the dough is essential to achieve the right consistency and prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
