Easy homemade funfetti cookies are sprinkle vanilla butter cookies with soft middles and chewy edges. No cake mix, mixer, or chilling necessary to make these fun cookies.
Post updated 6/1/18 with new photos, simplified recipe, and new tips.
I think sprinkles bring out the kid in everyone. Sprinkles just make everything look so fun.
I wanted to include one bright and colorful cookie this week – like Homemade Funfetti cookies – that was festive but didn’t require any decorating.
So, if you’re making cookies for kids (or kids at heart), these guys are the way to go!
Tips for making funfetti cookies
- You’ll want the butter to just be melted. If the butter is too hot, it can lead to greasy cookies.
- I’ve had good luck with Betty Crocker sprinkles. I’ve used them quite a bit, and I’ve never had them bleed.
- These cookies taste like vanilla butter cookies. They don’t taste like cake mix.
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Homemade Funfetti Cookies {from scratch}
Equipment
- Cookie sheets
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds. Butter should be completely melted but shouldn't be hot.
- In a large bowl, mix butter with the sugars until well-combined.
- Stir in vanilla and egg until incorporated.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Dough should be soft and a little sticky but not overly sticky.
- Gently fold in sprinkles
- Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of dough (medium cookie scoop) and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until cookies are set. They will be puffy and still look a little underbaked in the middle.
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Notes
- Sprinkles: Betty Crocker Rainbow Sprinkles work well because they don't bleed.
- Baking: Don't overbake or the cookies won't be soft.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition
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Comments & Reviews
saad says
ok woooooow!!! I don’t like sprinkle/sugar cookies that much but this had been requested by my kids and my brother lol THEY WERE SOOO EASY AND QUICK AND THE FINAL RESULT WAS AWWWESOME!!! perfectly round and thick chewy cookies. I really can’t explain how awesome they were. just try them (and use a scale to measure the sugar and flour!)
Kate says
Thank you so much!
Keshia says
Used gluten free flour and these turned out amazing. I love the thick, chewy texture. Can’t wait to make more. Thank you!
Kate says
Thank you! Glad you liked the cookies!
Ashley says
Love this recipe! Both of my daughters say it’s their favorite cookie that I make!
Kate says
Yay!! Thank you so much! I’m glad that your girls like it!
Amira says
My girls and I made these this evening and we loved them! So soft and delicious, and so adorable too! Thank you so much for the amazing recipe!!
Kate says
Thank you so much!
Arya says
Hi your recipe looks nice and I would definitely love to try it, however is there a way to make the cookies a bit hard and not to soft?
Kate says
Hi! The cookies are meant to be soft and chewy, so it may work out better to find a recipe with ingredients geared toward a crispier cookie. You could try increasing the baking time by a couple minutes to see whether that gives you crispier cookies, but I wouldn’t want you to end up with overdone cookies.
Alexis says
I have only salted butter, should I not add the salt because of that?
Kate says
I use salted butter when I make the cookies and add the listed amount of salt. It’s really going to depend on your tastes. The amount of salt would be 1/4 teaspoon of (regular table) salt, which is about 2 pinches. So, it’s a pretty minimal amount of salt.
Andrianna says
This is my favorite recipe. I’m just wondering can these cookies be frozen prior to baking?
Kate says
Thank you! Yes, you can freeze scoops of the dough on a baking sheet until frozen. Then place the frozen scoops in a resealable freezer bag.
Jessie says
I made these today with my boys and they loved them! Simple, fun and tasty! Thank you! ❤️
Kate says
You are so welcome! I’m really glad that you liked them! =)
Bridget says
These are super yummy! 1 tablespoon of vanilla was too strong for my taste. I would cut back to 1 teaspoon!
Kate says
Thanks! I’m glad that you liked the cookies. =)
Christina says
These are SO good! Added 1 tbsp. of cake batter extract and YUM!
Kate says
Thank you! And that sounds like the perfect addition. =) Thanks for commenting!
cassidy Sisbarro says
These cookies are unbelievably delicious!!! It’s such an easy and fun cookie to make. I can’t wait to make them at Christmas time with red and green sprinkles. Thanks for a great recipe!!!
Kate says
Thank you! That sounds fun and very festive. =) Thanks for commenting!
Rebecca says
These cookies were sooooooooo good and so easy! The sprinkles were such a fun touch!!! Do you think this recipe would work with chocolate sprinkles next time?
Kate says
Thank you! I think you could use other types of sprinkles. Good luck! =)
Jocelyn says
My kids really enjoyed these cookies. Thanks so much!
Kate says
I’m so glad that your kids enjoyed them, Jocelyn!! That’s awesome! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a comment. =)
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Bring on the sprinkles!
DessertForTwo says
Any cookie with a 1/2 cup of sprinkles in it is my friend! I want it!
Kate says
You’d fit in well with my family! Everyone looooves sprinkles! =)
Terri/LoveandConfections says
Sprinkles definitely make a cookie!
Kate says
My family feels the same way! =)
Gudie says
Always love funfetti cookies. Have a problem with the sprinkles bleeding, am hoping the refrigerated dough helps, and not overriding.
Kate says
I had to fold them in really gently to avoid them breaking and bleeding. I also just dipped the tops, and that seemed to work well, too. =)
Amanda says
Do you know what kind of non dairy butter would work in this recipe? :)
Kate says
Hi! I haven’t tried it, but I’ve had people mention that Earthbalance has worked well for them in other recipes. So that might be a good one to try. Hope that helps!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’ve never made funfetti, but have been wanting to. Love how simple it is. Low stress decorating cookies! That’s my kind of cookie :)