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Funfetti Cookies

Classic Funfetti Celebration Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles, these homemade funfetti cookies capture the magic of cake batter in a perfect cookie form, making them ideal for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour (270g)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (227g), softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar (150g)
  • ¾ cup Packed Light Brown Sugar (165g)
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract use clear vanilla for a true cake flavor
  • 3 Tablespoons Milk whole milk recommended
Add-Ins
  • ½ cup Rainbow Jimmie Sprinkles (100g); essential that these are jimmies, not nonpareils, to prevent color bleed

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire Rack
  • Medium Cookie Scoop (1.5-2 Tbsp)

Method
 

Preheat and Prepare
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set the bowl aside.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed.
  2. Continue beating until the mixture is light, fluffy, and noticeably paler in color, which should take approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the yolk is fully incorporated into the mixture.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and the milk. Beat on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the reserved dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed, pausing often to scrape down the sides, until the dough is just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix the dough, as this develops gluten and can result in tough cookies.
Step 5: Incorporate the Sprinkles
  1. Gently fold the rainbow jimmie sprinkles into the cookie dough using a rubber spatula. Mix only until the sprinkles are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Chill and Bake
  1. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons) to portion the dough. Roll the portions into uniform balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft and puffy. Do not overbake.
Step 7: Cool
  1. Remove the sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. The cookies will continue to set during this time.
  2. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

For maximum flavor and chewiness, ensure all wet ingredients (butter, eggs, milk) are at true room temperature.
If using nonpareils (tiny round sprinkles), they may bleed color into the dough during mixing and baking, so 'jimmie' sprinkles are highly recommended for the best color results.
To make these cookies look even better, press a few extra sprinkles onto the top of each dough ball just before baking.