23 Recipes to Give Your Desserts Fun and Color With Sprinkles

These 23 recipes bring fun and color, and they are all about desserts with sprinkles, because sometimes you just need some bling. Whether it is a birthday, a random Tuesday, or anything in between, sprinkles make it feel like a celebration. These are the kind of treats that make you smile before you even take a bite. If you like desserts that look just as fun as they taste, you are in the right spot.

Red Velvet Cake

A red velvet cake on a white plate.
Red Velvet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Bake a traditional red velvet layer cake with butter roux frosting for a celebration cake. Leave the top plain or add some sprinkles for a festive dessert.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cake

Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Red, white and blue sprinkles cookies with a red center.
Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Get out the sprinkles to make these very colorful Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles for a fun and festive treat. The best part of these cookies is the hidden surprise filling. Use your favorite colors to make these cookies perfect for all occasions.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Red, white and blue sugar cookies stacked on a white plate.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Celebrate with these soft, chewy Sugar Cookie Bars for a colorful dessert. We added a sweet, creamy frosting to these bars and topped them with the prettiest sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A slice of a chocolate  ganache tart.
Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This rich Chocolate Ganache Tart is an elegant and delicious dessert. Just imagine a thick, silky ganache made from simple ingredients like cream, butter, and divinely rich chocolate sitting atop a flaky, buttery tart shell. Add dollops of whipped cream and your favorite sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Tart

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate shortbread cookies with sprinkles on the edges in a white dish.
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Delight in the melt-in-your-mouth goodness of these Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. They’re perfect for sharing with loved ones or gifting to a fellow chocolate fanatic, plus the sprinkles just make these extra wonderful.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Party Popcorn Mix

Christmas popcorn in a white bowl with pretzels.
Party Popcorn Mix. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Share the joy of this festive party popcorn mix. A delightful treat to enjoy with family and friends, adding a touch of cheer to your gatherings. We made this for Christmas, but change up the sprinkles and M&M’s for all your festivities.
Get the Recipe: Party Popcorn Mix

Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies.
Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

You don’t need a holiday to bake these heart-shaped cookies, because buttery chocolate chip cookies taste great in any shape. The fun part is you can actually make cut-outs with chocolate chip dough, and it is easier than you think. Just chill the dough, roll it out, cut your favorite shapes and throw in some colorful sprinkles. We added heart sprinkles to turn the classic cookie into something playful and new.
Get the Recipe: Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Bailey Chocolate Truffles

Green, gold and white sprinkle covered truffles on a white pedestal.
Bailey Chocolate Truffles. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Chocolates are good any time, but these Baileys Chocolate Truffles are good all the time. Rich and luscious, and covered in colorful sprinkles, perfect for the chocolate lover
Get the Recipe: Bailey Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate covered ice cream bites on a piece of parchment paper.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These no-bake ice cream bites are a breeze to make with only five ingredients. They’re perfect for the chocolate fanatic who loves a fun, bite-sized treat. Layers of Oreo and your favorite ice cream are dipped in chocolate for a delightful and refreshing dessert. Add your favorite sprinkles on top.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green and white sprinkle cookies, some broken open, surrounded by festive ornaments on a marble surface.
Mint Surprise Inside Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Indulge in the festive delight of mint cookies adorned with vibrant green and white sprinkles, adding a pop of color and flavor to each delectable bite. These treats are a scrumptious combination of festivity and deliciousness.
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies

Chocolate Mint Tart

A slice of a chocolate tart with whipped cream on top on a white plate.
Chocolate Mint Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easy and elegant, this Chocolate Mint Tart is a stunner! A rich chocolate crust is filled with creamy chocolate mousse and topped with refreshing peppermint whipped cream. Perfect for a chocolate lover, and it’s so easy to make. Add some fun shamrock sprinkles on top.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mint Tart

M&M Bars

M&M sugar cookie bars cut into squares.
M&M Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These irresistible M&M cookie bars have the rich allure of chocolate chips that meet the delightful crunch of M&Ms, all embraced within a soft and chewy cookie dough. These are festively delicious.
Get the Recipe: M&M Bars

Raspberry Filled Cookies

Colorful sprinkle-coated cookies, some whole and one bisected revealing a red interior, presented in a blue dish.
Raspberry Filled Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Raspberry Cookie Recipe is sure to be a favorite. These buttery cookies are covered in the prettiest pastel sprinkles, and in every bite, you will find a surprise raspberry filling.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Filled Cookies

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet stuffed cookies on a white and red towel.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These beautiful Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies have a delightful surprise filling inside. Take one bite to reveal the colorful red velvet filling covered with a simple sugar cookie and pretty red, white, and pink sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry rice krispies on a white plate and a white towel.
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Calling all Rice Krispie fans! Get ready for a berrylicious twist on your childhood favorite. These treats are packed with real strawberries, making them a fun and fruity snack for everyone. They’re pink, playful, and perfect for celebrating berry season in every delicious bite! Sprinkle with hearts for a pretty Valentine’s treat, or any color of sprinkles you like.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Italian Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies decorated with Christmas sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These ricotta cookies are fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. The ricotta keeps them tender without any cheesy taste. The sprinkles just make these cookies extra colorful.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Four chocolate-covered banana pops on a white tray topped with pistachios, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and rainbow sprinkles on a pink surface. Bowls of toppings are nearby.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Treat yourself to easy frozen chocolate-covered bananas! Whether you’re trying to cool down or you crave a sweet treat, these are perfect.
Get the Recipe: Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Thumbprint Cookies with Icing

A batch of sugar cookies topped with red and green icing and colorful sprinkles.
Thumbprint Cookies with Icing. Photo credit: Chenée Today.

These simple thumbprint cookies with icing are a festive treat that you’ll love to make! They are easy as can be to make and filled with colorful icing and sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Thumbprint Cookies with Icing

Chocolate Heart Cake

A chocolate cake in the shape of a heart with the word
Chocolate Heart Cake. Photo credit: Texanerin Baking.

Bake a decadent Chocolate Heart Cake with chocolate cream cheese frosting for the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat. Whether using regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free flour, this cake expresses love through its incredible texture and rich chocolaty flavor.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Heart Cake

Air Fryer Glazed Donuts

A plate of glazed donuts topped with colorful sprinkles.
Air Fryer Glazed Donuts. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

If you have a can of biscuits, you can probably make these festive Air Fryer Glazed Donuts! Dipped in a sweet glaze and decorated with colorful sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Glazed Donuts

Ube Cookies Recipe: Delicious Purple Yam Dessert

Purple cookies with colorful sprinkles on a cooling rack.
Ube Cookies Recipe: Delicious Purple Yam Dessert. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

These ube cookies have a soft, chewy texture, and their vibrant purple color is as eye-catching as delicious! Cover these cookies in rainbow sprinkles for even more color.
Get the Recipe: Ube Cookies Recipe: Delicious Purple Yam Dessert

Italian Almond Cookies

A plate of round cookies with white icing and colorful sprinkles on a yellow dish, surrounded by a patterned blue cloth and white flowers.
Italian Almond Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

These tasty Italian almond cookies are sweet, light and irresistible. They are topped with vanilla glaze and also boast festive sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Italian Almond Cookies

Strawberry Donuts

A stack of colorful, glazed doughnuts with sprinkles, displayed on a white surface surrounded by scattered candies.
Strawberry Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These baked strawberry donuts use a surprising secret weapon (a box of cake mix!) for a ridiculously easy sweet treat. Skip the complicated recipes with long lists of ingredients, yeast, and pans of oil, and make the easiest homemade donuts ever decorated with some fabulous sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Donuts

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