White Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

For 4th of July this year, I baked cookies to bring to a party, but could not find the red, white and blue sprinkles I've used in the past. Star sprinkles were the next best option - and still festive! Sweet white chocolate chips, chewy edges and pops of color made these cookies a winner. 

Hot tip: when baking cookies, don't put all of the mix-ins into the dough - save a portion off to the side. As you place dough balls on the baking sheet, add toppings as needed to ensure all elements are represented on the top before baking. 

ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3.4 oz package of vanilla pudding mix
2 cups white chocolate chips
2 oz of sprinkles

directions

{1}

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars. Add vanilla, and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

{2}

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to the stand mixer. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through. 

{3}

Add pudding mix, white chocolate chips and sprinkles, mixing just until combined.

{4}

Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, place dough balls on a baking sheet and pop in the oven for 8-10 minutes, until bottom is golden brown and center is still soft.