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Homemade Funfetti Cookies

Aug 12, 2022 · 19 Comments

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These homemade Funfetti Cookies have perfectly crispy edges and a soft, warm, buttery interior with fun rainbow sprinkles! Not only are they pretty to look at, but these made from scratch cookies melt in your mouth with every bite.

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Homemade Funfetti Cookies

These homemade funfetti cookies are one of my all-time favorites. They are perfectly crisp around the edges, have soft, buttery, chewy warm centers, and feature fun rainbow sprinkles.

They're a nostalgic classic for sure that you can pass on to your own kids. To up the nostalgia factor, I've added just a hint of almond extract to mimic the flavor of the classic funfetti cake mix.

These homemade funfetti cookies are made from scratch, but that doesn't mean they're difficult to make! Whip the dough up in minutes, chill for a bit, and bake! These cookies will be a hit no matter where you take them.

What Sprinkles Work Best for Homemade Funfetti Cookies?

Jimmies are the best sprinkles for adding into cookies, cupcakes, or even festive pancakes. This is because the colors of jimmy sprinkles won't run and change the color of the dough or batter.

You can use the rainbow sprinkles like I've used here, or you can also find festive holiday colors at your local grocery store or on Amazon. Try red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or red-white-and-blue for summer holidays.

Try rolling the cookies in more sprinkles to make them even brighter and more colorful.

Do I Have to Chill Them?

YES! It makes all the difference in texture! After chilling, they'll spread the perfect amount, have slightly crisp exterior, and a perfectly warm, soft interior. It's truly worth the wait!

Normally, I'm not a big fan of chilling dough, so just trust me on this one!

Funfetti cookies scattered over a white background with rainbow sprinkles in a cup and scattered all around

Can I Freeze these Homemade Funfetti Cookies?

Yes! You can freeze these before or after baking. I like to freeze them in balls to make baking easier. Cookie dough balls freeze well for up to 3 months. When itโ€™s time to bake the cookies, remove them from the freezer. Preheat the oven according to the recipeโ€™s instructions. Bake the cookies for a minute or two longer since the dough is frozen.

If you freeze the whole dough instead of freezing individual balls, allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Then take out of the refrigerator and allow 30 minutes to come to room temperature to be able to handle the dough better.

Alternatively, you can freeze baked cookies in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.

How to Store Funfetti Cookies

Cookies are freshest when eaten the same day. Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also leave a slice of sandwich bread in the bag with the cookies to keep them moist and tender.

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Close up of Funfetti cookies with rainbow sprinkles stacked in a neat pile on a white background

Homemade Funfetti Cookies

These homemade Funfetti Cookies have perfectly crispy edges and a soft, warm, buttery interior with fun rainbow sprinkles! Not only are they pretty to look at, but these made from scratch cookies melt in your mouth with every bite.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Funfetti Cookies, Homemade Funfetti Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 16 large cookies
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • ยฝ cup butter softened
  • ยพ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ยผ teaspoon almond extract (optional, but recommended)
  • 1ยฝ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1ยฝ teaspoons baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยฝ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • ยฝ cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Using a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla, almond extract, and egg. Beat well until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until combined.
  • Fold in rainbow sprinkles. Don't overmix or dough will change color.
  • Scoop heaping tablespoon sized balls of dough. Roll into balls. Dip into additional sprinkles if desired. Place onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Cover and chill dough balls in the refrigerator for 2 hours or the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Transfer chilled dough balls so that they're 1ยฝ-2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are light golden brown around the edges.
  • Remove cookies from oven and allow to sit on baking sheet for an additional 2-5 minutes until set. Transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Cookies should looks undone in the center when you pull them out from the oven. They will continue cooking as they cool. Cooking until the center is all the way done will make them tough and burnt.
  • Storage: Cookies stay fresh covered at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Make Ahead: Dough can be made ahead of time and rolled into balls. Chill the balls in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer Directions: Roll dough into balls before freezing. Dough balls freezer well for up to 3 months. Bake frozen cookie dough balls for an extra minute, no need to thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Tara says

    August 14, 2022 at 10:23 am

    These are so fun with all the rainbow sprinkles! The texture of these cookies sounds perfect and I love how easily they come together.

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  2. Ana F. says

    August 14, 2022 at 11:11 am

    I just made these funfetti cookies last night since I had all of the ingredients available and the kiddos loved them! I loved them too of course..so good and easy to make.

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  3. Jill says

    August 14, 2022 at 11:19 am

    Terrific flavor in these cookies. And of course, they are so fun to look at! Thanks for the recipe.

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  4. Gina Abernathy says

    August 14, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    So soft and buttery. The rainbow sprinkles made this a fun cookie to make and eat.

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  5. Kristine says

    August 14, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    You had me at funfetti! These cookies are so soft in the center, I had to stop myself from eating them as soon as they were done. Tasty!

    Reply
  6. Tayler Ross says

    October 05, 2022 at 11:44 am

    Sprinkles make everything more fun! These cookies are a favorite here and we've made them several times!

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  7. Heidy says

    October 05, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    My children adored these Homemade Funfetti Cookies! We had such a blast making and eating them. Great flavor and texture.

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  8. Beth says

    October 05, 2022 at 12:26 pm

    These are so cute! I love the simplicity, and the colors are perfect for any kind of party or gathering.

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  9. Andrea says

    October 28, 2022 at 9:39 am

    These are so fun to make and eat. My grandkids are going to love baking them with me.

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  10. Tayler Ross says

    October 28, 2022 at 9:57 am

    I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly! So fun and colorful too!

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  11. Dannii says

    October 28, 2022 at 10:04 am

    Oh these look so fun. My kids are going to love making these,

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  12. Lubna says

    October 28, 2022 at 10:05 am

    These would be perfect for the children's day party. Colorful, beautiful and yum looking cookies.

    Reply
  13. TAYLER ROSS says

    May 15, 2023 at 9:33 am

    I made these cookies for a party over the weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe!

    Reply
  14. Casey says

    May 15, 2023 at 9:56 am

    These are so attractive! Perfect for a rainbow themed party in the summer!

    Reply
  15. Chenee says

    May 15, 2023 at 9:56 am

    The texture of these cookies was perfect! I'll definitely ber making them again!

    Reply
  16. Kim says

    May 15, 2023 at 10:01 am

    These look like the perfect after-school treat for the kiddos. They will love them!

    Reply
  17. Neha says

    May 15, 2023 at 10:05 am

    These are such happy cookies! Perfect for birthday celebrations.

    Reply
  18. Savita says

    May 17, 2023 at 11:30 am

    These cookies were really good. They were super chewy on the inside with just the right amount of crisp around the edges Great recipe!!

    Reply
  19. dina and bruce miller says

    May 17, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    So excited for these cookies! Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes!!

    Reply

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