funfetti cookies

Name: Funfetti Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; ½ teaspoon(s) baking soda; ½ teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) unsalted butter softened to room temperature; 1 ½ cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs at room temperature; 1 ½ teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; ½ cup(s) sprinkles, jimmies, or nonpareils plus more for topping

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Dec 28, 2022

Classic Funfetti Cookies are sugar cookies that are soft and chewy with a buttery vanilla flavor and loads of bright-colored festive rainbow jimmes. They are perfect for birthday parties, holiday shindigs, and any other time a celebration is in order. These cookies are made with 10 simple ingredients and are easy enough for even the novice cook.

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The party is on with these soft and chewy Birthday Cake Cookies with the fresh taste of butter and vanilla made with ten simple ingredients. Bake some up for National Cookie Day.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 30 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup sprinkles, jimmies, or nonpareils plus more for topping

How To Make funfetti cookies

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix just until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients in several increments mixing just until combined. Scrap down the bowl and beaters as needed. Add the sprinkles and mix just until incorporated.
Step 3

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on parchment-covered baking sheets. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until lightly browned on the edges. Cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing to cookie cooling racks.
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