Pastel White Chocolate Cookies (Print View)

Soft, buttery cookies bursting with creamy white chocolate chips and colorful pastel sprinkles—ready in under 30 minutes for any celebration.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored sprinkles

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and light, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate chips and pastel sprinkles.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Centers should look soft.
09 - Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between buttery richness and creamy white chocolate sweetness that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • The sprinkles dont just add colorthey bring a tiny crunch and festive touch that transforms an ordinary cookie into something worth celebrating
02 -
  • Softened butter should yield to gentle finger pressure but still hold its shapecold butter won't cream properly and melted butter changes the entire cookie chemistry
  • Those centers might look underdone when you pull them out, but they'll continue cooking on the hot pan and this is exactly what creates that soft, chewy middle
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft or stickythis prevents excessive spreading and helps the flavors develop
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking time if your oven has hot spots, which ensures even browning

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