Refrigerator Cookies with Chocolate Sprinkles

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well blended.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate sprinkles.
7. Form the dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Refrigerator cookies get their name because the dough needs to be chilled before baking.
• Chocolate sprinkles can be replaced with other types of sprinkles, or chopped nuts.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.