Description
These Dunkaroos Cookies are a nostalgic twist on the classic treat, featuring soft, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips and colorful confetti sprinkles. Topped with creamy vanilla frosting and an optional Dunkaroo cookie, they are perfect for parties or a fun snack that brings back childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 Cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 Cups light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 Cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 Cups chocolate chips
- 1 Cup confetti sprinkles (divided from total 2 cups)
Decoration
- 1 container Dunkaroos vanilla frosting
- 1 Cup confetti sprinkles (remaining)
- 5 packages Dunkaroo cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is fluffy and fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients while mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Avoid over-mixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and 1 cup of the confetti sprinkles to add texture and festive color to the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a medium ice cream scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls with your hands for uniform sizing.
- Bake Cookies: Place the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before decorating to prevent frosting melt.
- Frost the Cookies: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of Dunkaroos vanilla frosting on top of each cooled cookie and gently spread it evenly.
- Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle additional confetti sprinkles over the frosting for a colorful finish.
- Add Dunkaroo Cookie (Optional): If desired, place one Dunkaroo cookie in the center of the frosting topping for extra nostalgia and crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Dunkaroos Cookies are ready to be enjoyed as a delightful treat at any time.
Notes
- Make sure cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent frosting from melting.
- Using parchment paper makes cleanup easier and helps cookies bake evenly.
- You can substitute the Dunkaroo frosting with any vanilla frosting if unavailable.
- If Dunkaroo cookies aren’t available, consider using small sugar cookies as a topping.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for best freshness.
