Description
Soft and buttery Funfetti Cookies packed with rainbow sprinkles and vanilla sweetness, perfect for celebrating new beginnings and any joyful occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form balls of dough and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, add almond extract.
- Use rod-shaped (jimmie) sprinkles as they hold their color better during baking.
- Room-temperature butter is key for proper creaming.
- Measure flour correctly by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off.
- Do not overbake; cookies should look set in the middle with lightly golden edges.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
- Cookies can be customized with different sprinkle colors for various holidays or themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal