Pastel White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Buttery, soft cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and colorful pastel sprinkles. A festive treat ready in under 30 minutes.

# 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat 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 dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in white chocolate chips and pastel sprinkles until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto 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 pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They strike that perfect balance between chewy center and crisp edges that makes you reach for seconds
  • The pastel sprinkles make them look bakery fancy but they come together in under 30 minutes
  • White chocolate pairs beautifully with the buttery dough creating something far more special than your average chocolate chip
02 -
  • Under baked is better than over baked because they continue cooking on the hot pan
  • Room temperature ingredients combine more smoothly creating a uniform texture
  • Press a few extra sprinkles on top before baking for that picture perfect finish
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies that hold their shape
  • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning

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