These Funfetti Cookies are what I make when I want festive, vibrant, happy cookies. They’re buttery-delicious. Change up the colors to suit the occasion all year round. These Funfetti Cookies are my kind of happy. Soft, sprinkle-filled, and easy to prep ahead – they’re joy in cookie form. In This Article Why This Recipe Works So WellKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadFrequentlAsked QuestionsFunfetti Cookies RecipeMore to BAke And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Works So Well These Funfetti Cookies are buttery, soft, and full of cheerful sprinkle energy. They’re my go-to when I want something fun and festive without much fuss. You’ll love this about them: Soft, Buttery, and Melt-in-Your-Mouth: These cookies are rich, tender, and just the right amount of sweet. They remind me of the texture in our Soft Lemon Cookies. Easy to Make Ahead: The dough chills beautifully, so I’ll often prep it in advance and bake anytime. I also prep Birds Nest Cookies during springtime. Brings Instant Joy to Any Occasion: Whether it’s birthdays, holidays, or just because – it’s hard not to smile when these hit the table. Same reason I adore making Funfetti Pancakes for breakfast celebrations. Kid-Approved and Party-Perfect: The sprinkles speak for themselves. These cookies are always a hit with kids (and grown-ups), just like our colorful Monster Cookie Bars. Key Recipe Ingredients All-Purpose Flour – Flour provides the structure and soft crumb that make these cookies thick and tender. Salted Butter – Cold, cubed butter gives these cookies their rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and buttery flavor. Granulated Sugar – Adds just the right amount of sweetness and helps create that soft, fluffy texture when creamed with butter. Vanilla & Almond Extracts – This flavor duo adds depth and gives these cookies that signature bakery-style taste with a hint of almond. Colorful Sprinkles – For the classic funfetti touch, sprinkles make these cookies festive, cheerful, and perfect for celebrations big or small Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite substitutions and variations: Flour Swap: For a softer texture, try replacing ½ cup with cake flour. Avoid using bread flour – it will make the cookies too dense. Sugar Variation: Granulated sugar gives these cookies their classic structure, but for a subtle caramel note, you can swap out ¼ cup of the sugar for light brown sugar. Color Themes: Customize the sprinkle mix for any occasion. You can use pastels for Easter, red and green for Christmas, orange and black for Halloween, or school colors for grad parties. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets. In a stand mixer, beat sugar and cold butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract until fully combined. On low speed, gradually add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing just until combined. Fold in sprinkles by hand. Use hands to bring crumbly dough together into a smooth ball. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll dough into heaping 1 TB balls and slightly flatten into thick discs. Add extra sprinkles on top if desired. Bake for 9-10 minutes until puffy and golden. Cool completely and store in an airtight container. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Make the Dough Ahead: You can prepare the cookie dough up to 3 days in advance. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and keep it chilled in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. The chill time also helps the cookies hold their shape and bake up soft and puffy. Freeze for Later: Want to bake later? Shape the dough into balls, flatten slightly, and freeze on a baking sheet. Once solid, transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Bake straight from frozen – just add an extra minute or two to the bake time. Bake and Store: Baked cookies keep beautifully in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Perfect for party prep or a cheerful anytime treat! These Funfetti Cookies are always a hit, no matter the occasion. FrequentlAsked Questions Why is the dough a bit crumbly? This is totally normal. Once you mix in the sprinkles, use your hands to bring the dough together into a smooth ball – it’ll hold perfectly once chilled and baked. Can I use unsalted butter instead of salted? You can! Just add ½ teaspoon of salt to the dry ingredients to balance the flavors if using unsalted butter. What kind of sprinkles should I use? Use colorful jimmies (the long, soft kind). Avoid nonpareils (tiny round balls), as they tend to bleed into the dough and can create streaks of color. Can I double the recipe? Yes! This recipe doubles beautifully. Great for parties, birthdays, or whenever you want to bake a little extra happiness. How long do the funfetti cookies keep? Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, you can freeze baked cookies for up to 1 month. Print Funfetti Cookies These Funfetti Cookies are easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth delicious! They're a great way to bring a little color and cheer into any occasion. Dough can be made ahead of time and chilled until ready to use. Course DessertCuisine AmericanDiet VegetarianMethod Bake Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 9 minutes minutesChill time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 49 minutes minutes Servings 24 cookies Calories 166kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1 ¼ cup granulated sugar1 cup salted butter 2 sticks, cold & cut into chunks1 large egg1 tsp pure vanilla extract1 tsp pure almond extract3 TB colorful sprinkles plus extra for topping InstructionsPreheat oven to 350, with rack on lower middle position. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, blend the sugar and butter until light and fluffy, about 2 min, scraping down sides as needed. Add the egg and extracts and mix to fully incorporate.Switch to low speed. Gradually add the flour mixture in 2 batches, beating just until combined, stopping to scrape down the sides and bottom of bowl as needed. Do not over beat.Once dough ball comes together, add desired amount of sprinkles into the dough, and use your hands to work dough into a smooth ball. Cover tightly with cling wrap and chill at least 30 minutes or until ready to use.Form dough into heaping 1 1/2" TB balls. Press down to flatten each ball a bit, into a thick disc, about 1/2" tall. Add more sprinkles to the tops of each cookie, if desiredbake 9-11 minutes or until puffy and set. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving. Notes When mixing in the flour, be careful not to over-beat. Make sure to stop as soon as the dough starts to come together to keep the cookies tender, not tough. Jimmies are the best sprinkle choice here; they hold their shape and don’t bleed into the dough like nonpareils often do. If the dough seems crumbly after mixing, use your hands to press and knead it into a smooth ball before chilling – it’ll come together easily. To keep the cookies looking festive, press a few extra sprinkles on top of each dough ball right before baking for that signature funfetti look. For softer cookies, bake less time. For crispier cookies, bake the full 11 minutes.  This recipe is part of our Cookie Recipes Collection.   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg More to BAke And Eat Butter Shortbread Cookies (3-Ingredients) – These Butter Shortbread Cookies are melt-in-your-mouth buttery and require only three ingredients. A simple, classic favorite that always impresses. Buttery Jam Thumbprint Cookies – These cookies have been crowned “The Most Pinned Cookie.” Buttery, tender, and filled with sweet jam, they’re a must for any cookie tray. Chewy Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies – These Chewy Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookies are richly chocolaty with melty caramel centers and a sprinkle of sea salt. Soft, gooey, and impossible to resist. 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