How to Add Sprinkles Before Baking Cookies

Decorating your cookies doesn’t get any easier than this! Top your cut shapes with sparkling sugar, nonpareils or jimmies for a quick color makeover, then bake. You can also roll dough or mix sparkling sugar or sprinkles right into your cookie dough for a little sparkle.

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Position cut shapes 2 in. apart on cookie sheet.
For a light dusting of color, sprinkle sugars, non-pareils or jimmies on cookies.
For more vibrant colors, place a smaller or same-size cutter on the cookie. Pour Sprinkles or Sugars inside cutter and spread evenly over cookie. Press lightly. Gently lift cutter away.
Bake according to recipe directions.