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Soft Funfetti Cookies

Soft Funfetti Cookies with Chewy Sprinkles for Joyful Moments

These Soft Funfetti Cookies are comfortingly chewy and bursting with colorful sprinkles, perfect for celebrating joyful moments.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s not expired for best results
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine salt kosher salt can be used, adjust quantity as needed
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter use room temperature butter
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar brown sugar adds more moisture and flavor
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar can replace with granulated sugar for a firmer cookie
  • 1 large egg for vegan option, use unsweetened applesauce or a chia egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract imitation vanilla can be used in a pinch
  • 0.5 cups sprinkles use favorite colors or swap for chocolate chips or nuts

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soft Funfetti Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on medium-low speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the sprinkles.
  6. Shape the dough into balls approximately 1.5 tablespoons each and place on prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 11-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn light golden brown while the centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing the dough, and consider chilling it before baking for better shaping and reduced spread.

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