Description
Soft Funfetti Cookies packed with sprinkles for a quick, fun, and crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for birthdays and cookie lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles
- Optional: ¼ cup additional sprinkles for rolling
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Kitchen Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Proper oven temperature is crucial for achieving the signature softness of these Soft Funfetti Cookies, so allow at least 15 minutes for preheating. Having your workspace organized before beginning will make the process smoother.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. This even distribution of leavening agents ensures your cookies rise uniformly. Set aside this mixture while you prepare the wet ingredients.
- Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar In a large bowl using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Don’t rush this step – proper creaming incorporates air into the dough, contributing to the Soft Funfetti Cookies’ perfect texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through for even mixing.
- Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla Reduce the mixer speed to medium and add the egg, then the egg yolk, mixing for about 30 seconds after each addition until fully incorporated. Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until combined. The mixture should appear smooth and slightly increased in volume.
- Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two batches, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition. Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears to avoid tough cookies. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles by hand using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Step 6: Form and Bake Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll each portion into balls. If desired, roll the tops of each ball in extra sprinkles for a more festive appearance. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm to help them spread evenly during baking. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly underdone. For perfectly Soft Funfetti Cookies, it’s better to slightly underbake than overbake. The cookies will continue setting up on the hot baking sheet after removal from the oven.
- Step 7: Cool and Enjoy Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling period is essential for developing the ideal texture – the cookies will firm up while maintaining their soft centers. Once cooled, your colorful, soft-baked treats are ready to enjoy!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 119mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg