Description
Funfetti cookies bring pure childhood joy straight to your kitchen, sprinkled with colorful memories. Mixing up this sweet treat means creating delightful moments your friends and family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Decorative Ingredients:
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Beat 1 cup softened butter with 1 ½ cups sugar in a mixer bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3 minutes at medium speed.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending completely after each addition to ensure smooth incorporation.
- Pour 2 tsp vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Carefully fold ½ cup rainbow sprinkles into the cookie dough using a rubber spatula, distributing them gently throughout.
- Seal the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to help it firm up and enhance flavor development.
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion dough, positioning each ball 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden while centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, letting them cool completely for a tender, soft texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent cookies from spreading too much and creates a thicker, softer texture.
- Rainbow sprinkles work best when gently folded in at the end to keep their vibrant colors intact.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain their soft, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 73 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg