Name: Confetti Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 2¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup vegetable shortening; 1½ cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup jimmie sprinkles

Description

Confetti cookies are the perfect cookie for a party or holiday. There are so many options for the color of jimmie sprinkles you use.

Ingredients

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2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup vegetable shortening
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup jimmie sprinkles

Instructions

Set oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Whisk together well and set aside.
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter and shortening and mix until smooth. Add sugar and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well, being sure to scrape the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add flour mixture and mix on medium speed. While mixing, pour in jimmie sprinkles.
Portion the cookie dough onto a baking sheet in 2 inch balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining dough.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert

Keywords: Cookies