Funfetti Cookies
Soft and chewy sugar cookies made with butter, vanilla, and colorful sprinkles, baked until lightly golden at the edges and tender in the center.
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Servings: 24 Cookies
Ingredients
- 2½ cups 300 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup 227 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ⅔ cup 130 g granulated sugar
- ¾ cup 85 g powdered sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ to ⅔ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium-low speed for approximately 4 minutes, or until light and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix just until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion the dough into balls approximately 1½ tablespoons in size and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing the dough balls about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To make these cookies gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum. Ensure all other ingredients, including sprinkles, are certified gluten free. Baking time may vary slightly.