A finished plate of funfetti cookies ready to serve

Funfetti Cookies

Quick Answer

To make Funfetti Cookies, cream butter and sugar, fold in sprinkles, vanilla, and white chocolate, and bake only until the edges set so the centers stay tender. They work because the center gets pulled while it still has a little give left in it.

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These funfetti cookies cream the butter and sugar properly, then fold in sprinkles and white chocolate for a cookie that looks like a party and tastes just as good. Soft, chewy, and a little nostalgic.

They're a good birthday treat or a fun bake for a celebration. Pull them from the oven while the edges are just set so the centers stay soft.

Prep15 minutes
Cook12 minutes
Total27 minutes
Serves24 cookies
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups sprinkles
  • 1 cup vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon white chocolate

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F and line sheet pans with parchment.
  2. 2Cream the butter and sugars until lighter and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  3. 3Whisk the dry ingredients separately and mix them into the butter mixture just until combined.
  4. 4Fold in the sprinkles and vanilla.
  5. 5Scoop onto the trays and bake until the edges set and the centers still look slightly soft.
  6. 6Cool on the pan briefly before moving so the cookies finish setting without drying out.

Pro Tips

  • Slightly underbaked centers finish perfectly as they cool.
  • Use parchment for better spread and less sticking.
  • A sprinkle of flaky salt fixes a lot of sweet cookie problems.

Substitutions

Chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, or sprinkles can rotate through the same base.
Brown butter makes a deeper cookie if you have a few extra minutes.
A gluten-free 1:1 flour blend usually works in cookies better than people expect.

Storage Instructions

Store airtight at room temperature for 4 days.

Make Ahead

Scoop the dough ahead and chill or freeze it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Funfetti Cookies ahead of time?

Yes. Scoop the dough ahead and chill or freeze it.

How do I store leftover Funfetti Cookies?

Store airtight at room temperature for 4 days.

Can I freeze Funfetti Cookies?

Usually yes. Cool it completely, pack it well, and freeze for up to 2 months if the texture of the dish supports it.

What should I serve with Funfetti Cookies?

Funfetti Cookies is great with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if the dessert wants something cold beside it.