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Perfect Confetti Sprinkle Sugar Cookie Diplomas

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These festive sugar cookie diplomas are quick and easy to make with pantry staples, perfect for celebrations like graduations and parties. They feature a soft sugar cookie base with cheerful confetti sprinkles and a simple icing ribbon decoration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (85 g) confetti sprinkles
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk
  • Optional: food coloring
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined and smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the confetti sprinkles gently.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a thin cylinder about 4-5 inches long. Place on baking sheet and curve ends inward to mimic a rolled diploma. Slightly press the middle to flatten. Repeat, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin to turn golden but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth and pipeable. Add more milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
  11. Transfer icing to a piping or zip-top bag and pipe a ribbon tie around the middle of each cookie. Add extra sprinkles if desired.
  12. Allow icing to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving or packaging.

Notes

If dough is too sticky to roll, chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy. Use high-quality sprinkles to prevent color bleeding. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, substitute ingredients as noted.

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Keywords: sugar cookies, confetti sprinkles, celebration cookies, graduation treats, easy cookies, festive desserts

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