Ingredients
4tbspunsalted butter,(60g) softened to room temperature
½cupgranulated sugar,(100g)
1largeegg yolk
½tspbutter extract
¼tspbaking powder
¼tspsalt
¾cupall-purpose flour,(95g) spoon & leveled
½cupsprinkles,(80g)
¼cupsprinkles,(40g) for rolling
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Pour 1/4 cup sprinkles onto a plate to use for rolling. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed using a stand mixer.
Beat in egg yolk, butter extract, baking powder, and salt. Add flour, and mix until a dough forms. Dough will be thick.
Gently mix in sprinkles.
Roll dough in teaspoon size balls. Make sure that the balls are tall, rather than wide.
Roll the dough balls into the reserved sprinkles and bake for 9 to 10 minutes.
Watch them closely at the 9 minute mark to assure they do not brown.
Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring to a cookie rack to cool completely.
