Pastel White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Buttery, soft white chocolate chip cookies with colorful pastel sprinkles—perfect for celebrations and holidays.

# What You 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

# 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 Hints:

01 -
  • The buttery dough stays soft for days thanks to brown sugar
  • These make everyone smile without requiring fancy techniques
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough makes tough cookies, so stop as soon as flour disappears
  • Underbaked centers firm up while cooling on the hot baking sheet
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from seizing up
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps control spreading