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Plate of colorful King Cake Cookies with icing and sprinkles

King Cake Cookies

Festive and colorful cookies inspired by the classic king cake, perfect for celebrations and gatherings year-round.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Icing Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
  • Purple, green, and yellow sprinkles

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set this mixture aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Baking

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just golden. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Icing

  • To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and drizzleable.
  • Once the cookies cool completely, drizzle the icing over the top and sprinkle with purple, green, and yellow sprinkles as desired.

Notes

Chill the dough for about 30 minutes for better flavor and texture. Measure ingredients accurately, especially the flour to avoid dense cookies.
Keyword Colorful Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Festive Cookies, King Cake Cookies, Mardi Gras Cookies