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
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ 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.
Ashley
Love this recipe! Both of my daughters say it’s their favorite cookie that I make!
Kate
Yay!! Thank you so much! I'm glad that your girls like it!
Amira
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
Thank you so much!
Arya
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
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
I have only salted butter, should I not add the salt because of that?
Kate
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
This is my favorite recipe. I’m just wondering can these cookies be frozen prior to baking?
Kate
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
I made these today with my boys and they loved them! Simple, fun and tasty! Thank you! ❤️
Kate
You are so welcome! I'm really glad that you liked them! =)
Bridget
These are super yummy! 1 tablespoon of vanilla was too strong for my taste. I would cut back to 1 teaspoon!
Kate
Thanks! I'm glad that you liked the cookies. =)
Christina
These are SO good! Added 1 tbsp. of cake batter extract and YUM!
Kate
Thank you! And that sounds like the perfect addition. =) Thanks for commenting!
cassidy Sisbarro
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
Thank you! That sounds fun and very festive. =) Thanks for commenting!
Rebecca
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
Thank you! I think you could use other types of sprinkles. Good luck! =)
Jocelyn
My kids really enjoyed these cookies. Thanks so much!
Kate
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
Bring on the sprinkles!
DessertForTwo
Any cookie with a 1/2 cup of sprinkles in it is my friend! I want it!
Kate
You'd fit in well with my family! Everyone looooves sprinkles! =)
Terri/LoveandConfections
Sprinkles definitely make a cookie!
Kate
My family feels the same way! =)
Gudie
Always love funfetti cookies. Have a problem with the sprinkles bleeding, am hoping the refrigerated dough helps, and not overriding.
Kate
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
Do you know what kind of non dairy butter would work in this recipe? :)
Kate
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
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 :)