The colorful power of sprinkles in these 17 desserts

Colorful treats make any day feel more fun. This mix of recipes brings the cheer with cookies, donuts, cakes, and more, whether you’re baking for a party or just because. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to put smiles on faces.

Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate cake mix donuts with colorful sprinkles on a baking rack.
Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

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Cake mix donuts are an effortless dessert that requires only 4 ingredients. Using your favorite cake mix, you can make delicious donuts and decorate them for any holiday, making them a versatile treat.
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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.
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Red, White, and Blue Thumbprint Cookies

A plate of cookies with red white and blue sprinkles.
Iced Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These thumbprint cookies are topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles and icing, making them a perfect festive treat for any patriotic celebration.
Get the Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Thumbprint Cookies

Funfetti Cheesecake

A cheesecake with pink and white swirled toppings, sprinkled with pink decorations and dollops of whipped cream around the edge, sits on a white cake stand.
Funfetti Cheesecake. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

A creamy pink funfetti cheesecake is sure to make a great impression at any party. It’s like a classic vanilla cheesecake but also boasts funfetti all the way through, and everyone knows funfetti means fun!
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Surprise Inside Sprinkle Cookies

A tray of holiday cookies, decorated with red, green, and white sprinkles, is displayed near red ornaments and a Christmas tree. Some cookies are whole, with one cut open showing a chocolate filling.
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Christmas cookies feature a hidden fudge layer and are rolled in red, green, and white sprinkles, making them a fun addition to your holiday cookie spread.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Raspberry Filled Cookies

Colorful sprinkle-coated cookies with one bisected to show a red center, arranged in a blue bowl.
Raspberry Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try these buttery cookies with a surprise raspberry filling and pastel sprinkles on top. They’re bound to be a favorite at any gathering, and we especially love them in our Easter baskets.
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Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Heart shaped chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.
Cut Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Turn chocolate chip cookies into fun cut-out shapes. Get creative with your favorite cookie cutters and add mini chocolate chips and red candy heart sprinkles.
Get the Recipe: Cut-Out Chocolate Chip Cookies

Italian Ricotta Cookies

A wooden tray holds twelve round cookies topped with white icing and red and green sprinkles.
Italian Ricotta Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These ricotta cookies are fluffy inside and slightly crispy outside. The ricotta keeps them tender and the icing adds some extra sweetness. Add your favorite sprinkles on top for a little bling.
Get the Recipe: Italian Ricotta Cookies

Mint Sprinkle Cookies

A plate of green sugar-coated cookies with a cup of tea in the background.
Mint Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy these minty cookies covered in green and white sprinkles for a burst of color and flavor. They’re a refreshing treat for any occasion and perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Get the Recipe: Mint Sprinkle Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate cookies with sprinkles.
Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Share these rich, dark chocolate cookies rolled in colorful sprinkles for a festive chocolaty cookie. They melt in your mouth and are great for gifting or parties.
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Close-up of frosted sugar cookie bars with red, white, and blue sprinkles, stacked on parchment paper.
Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake up a batch of these chewy Sugar Cookie Bars for a festive treat. They’re topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles. Bake a pan of these cookies for an everyday treat or make them for your holiday celebrations!
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4th of July Cookies with Sprinkles

Red, white, and blue sprinkle-coated cookies, one broken in half to show a vibrant red interior, displayed near a star-patterned mug.
July 4th Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Celebrate with these patriotic sugar cookies covered in red, white, and blue sprinkles. We call them “Fireworks Cookies” for their festive look!
Get the Recipe: 4th of July Cookies with Sprinkles

Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

Red velvet cookies with sprinkles on a napkin.
Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bite into these red velvet cookies with a sweet surprise filling. They’re topped with sugar cookies and festive sprinkles for extra flair.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

3-Ingredient White Chocolate Fudge

An image of white chocolate fudge on a plate.
3-Ingredient White Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: Urban Farmie.

My easy white chocolate fudge recipe is a sweet, three-ingredient wonder that’s rich, ridiculously easy to make. Add your favorite sprinkles for an instant party vibe!
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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

Lofthouse Cookies

Lofthouse Cookies. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Thick and soft, these frosted Lofthouse-style cookies are bakery favorites you can make at home. We love desserts with sprinkles, and these are loaded with them. Add lots of colorful sprinkles for a fun finish.
Get the Recipe: Lofthouse Cookies

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

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