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Sprinkle Cookies Made With Whole Wheat Flour

Jul 5, 2021 · 11 Comments

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I love these sprinkle cookies made with whole wheat flour, they are the perfect little cookies to make with whole wheat flour, and super fun to make kids!

Sprinkle cookies on small kids plates with letter blocks YUM this image

 

I based this cookie recipe off of my sprinkle cookies bars recipe  but used white whole wheat four instead of all purpose flour. Mainly because we were out of AP flour, but also because they were for the kids, and I always feel better using a more nutritious whole wheat flour!

Cookie batter with sprinkles

What ingredients do you need to make sprinkle cookies?

  • Butter
  • Granulated sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla extract
  • Almond extract
  • White whole wheat flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Sprinkles

Sprinkle cookies on a pan

You can certainly make these cookies with all purpose flour, but you’ll just want to adjust the recipe to use 1 1/2 cups.  And, I also love the addition of almond extract because it gives the extra little punch of flavor.

Sprinkle cookie on blue and green plate

 

I think the most fun part of these sprinkle cookies are, in fact, the sprinkles!  We have a variety of sprinkles at the house, but these natural ones are kind of fun if you’re looking for sprinkles that are even a touch more healthy.   Or, you can opt out of sprinkles all together and keep the cookies more naturally colored.

Bite out of a sprinkle cookie with YUM

I’m always looking for fun recipes to make with the kids and sprinkle cookies are a great recipe for this.  Freddie and Ben worked together to make these cookies and when they were done, got to enjoy their creations!  I also love to make things like these chocolate milkshakes or sheet pan pizza.

Toddler with cookie and milk

If you’re wondering why these sprinkle cookies look so perfectly round, I’ve got a tip for you: when the cookies are still warm (right out of the oven), use a glass or biscuit cutter, run it around the edge of the cookie to make it perfectly circular.  Viola!

Sprinkle cookie on blue and green plate

Sprinkle cookies made with whole wheat flour

These sprinkle cookies are super easy to make with kids and are a great small bite treat to share with the family or a group.
3.67 from 6 votes
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Servings: 24 cookies

Equipment

  • Baking sheet (Gold Touch)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder or cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup Sprinkles divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl add butter and microwave for 30 seconds
  • Add sugar into butter and using either a hand or a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until well combined.
  • Add in the egg, vanilla extract and almond extract and stir to combine
  • Using a wooden or plastic spoon add in the white whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt and stir to just combine.
  • Add in 1/2 cup sprinkles and stir until sprinkles are incorporated.
    Cookie batter with sprinkles
  • Pour remaining 1/4 cup sprinkles in a shallow bowl for rolling.
  • Using a 1 1/2 tbs cookie scoop or your hands, scoop cookies into ball shape, round the ball with your hands and gently press into the bowl containing the sprinkles.
    Cookie batter with sprinkles
  • Place cookies about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets and slightly flatten with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
    Sprinkle cookies on a pan
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until set around the edges. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

The nutrition information presented on this site should be considered an estimate as the calculations will change based on the exact products you use in your own kitchen.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Sean says

    June 24, 2025 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    Great dessert if you want to go healthy!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 26, 2025 at 8:29 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Sean says

    June 24, 2025 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    So simple to make! This made me have great dessert without having to go out and buy more ingredients!

    Reply
  3. Harry Wilkins says

    June 23, 2025 at 3:13 pm

    1 star
    Not ideal if you are gluten free.

    Reply
    • Margerite W says

      June 23, 2025 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe because i ran out of ingredients at home and my oh my this melted in my mouth and my kids loved it!

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        June 26, 2025 at 8:30 am

        So happy to hear this, thank you for sharing your feedback!

        Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 26, 2025 at 8:32 am

      This is definitely not a gluten free recipe, so you’re not reviewing the recipe, you’re leaving feedback on changes you’ve made that have not been tested.

      Reply
  4. Harry Wilkins says

    June 23, 2025 at 3:12 pm

    1 star
    When i tried it, it immediately crumbled , I could change my rating but I need some tips.

    Reply
    • Milly J. says

      June 23, 2025 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I have no idea what Harry is talking about but this is my favorite cookie recipe ever!

      Reply
      • Sweetphi says

        June 26, 2025 at 8:30 am

        Thank you so much Milly, I appreciate it. I don’t think Harry followed the recipe lol

        Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      June 26, 2025 at 8:34 am

      Hi, it sounds like you didn’t follow the recipe, based on another comment you left. If you would have made this recipe as tested and written I’m sure you would have had better luck.

      Reply
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