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    Home » Cookies » Homemade Funfetti Cookies {from scratch}

    Homemade Funfetti Cookies {from scratch}

    Published: Nov 14, 2013 · Modified: Apr 6, 2019 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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.

    Funfetti cookies and sprinkles on a marble background

    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!

    Funfetti cookie batter process picturesfunfetti cookie dough on a cookie sheet

    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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    Funfetti cookies and sprinkles on a marble background

    Homemade Funfetti Cookies {from scratch}

    Soft vanilla butter cookies that are full of sprinkles
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 18 minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    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
    US Customary - Metric

    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.

    Video

    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

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Ashley

      March 28, 2022 at 9:24 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! Both of my daughters say it’s their favorite cookie that I make!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 28, 2022 at 10:00 am

        Yay!! Thank you so much! I'm glad that your girls like it!

        Reply
    2. Amira

      September 18, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 12, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Arya

      September 15, 2020 at 8:58 am

      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?

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 16, 2020 at 7:33 pm

        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.

        Reply
    4. Alexis

      August 20, 2020 at 9:07 pm

      I have only salted butter, should I not add the salt because of that?

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 21, 2020 at 8:28 am

        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.

        Reply
    5. Andrianna

      August 09, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is my favorite recipe. I’m just wondering can these cookies be frozen prior to baking?

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 12, 2021 at 5:30 pm

        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.

        Reply
    6. Jessie

      July 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made these today with my boys and they loved them! Simple, fun and tasty! Thank you! ❤️

      Reply
      • Kate

        July 29, 2020 at 8:34 am

        You are so welcome! I'm really glad that you liked them! =)

        Reply
    7. Bridget

      April 22, 2020 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      These are super yummy! 1 tablespoon of vanilla was too strong for my taste. I would cut back to 1 teaspoon!

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 23, 2020 at 11:22 am

        Thanks! I'm glad that you liked the cookies. =)

        Reply
    8. Christina

      November 08, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      These are SO good! Added 1 tbsp. of cake batter extract and YUM!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 08, 2019 at 8:53 pm

        Thank you! And that sounds like the perfect addition. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    9. cassidy Sisbarro

      September 23, 2019 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      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!!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        September 25, 2019 at 9:53 pm

        Thank you! That sounds fun and very festive. =) Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
    10. Rebecca

      April 05, 2019 at 3:40 pm

      5 stars
      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?

      Reply
      • Kate

        April 06, 2019 at 7:36 am

        Thank you! I think you could use other types of sprinkles. Good luck! =)

        Reply
    11. Jocelyn

      November 17, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      My kids really enjoyed these cookies. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 18, 2013 at 12:22 pm

        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. =)

        Reply
    12. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting

      November 14, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      Bring on the sprinkles!

      Reply
    13. DessertForTwo

      November 14, 2013 at 9:33 am

      Any cookie with a 1/2 cup of sprinkles in it is my friend! I want it!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 15, 2013 at 12:19 pm

        You'd fit in well with my family! Everyone looooves sprinkles! =)

        Reply
    14. Terri/LoveandConfections

      November 14, 2013 at 7:15 am

      Sprinkles definitely make a cookie!

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 15, 2013 at 12:20 pm

        My family feels the same way! =)

        Reply
    15. Gudie

      November 14, 2013 at 5:17 am

      Always love funfetti cookies. Have a problem with the sprinkles bleeding, am hoping the refrigerated dough helps, and not overriding.

      Reply
      • Kate

        November 15, 2013 at 12:21 pm

        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. =)

        Reply
        • Amanda

          August 05, 2019 at 9:09 am

          Do you know what kind of non dairy butter would work in this recipe? :)

          Reply
          • Kate

            August 05, 2019 at 10:30 am

            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!

    16. Megan - The Emotional Baker

      November 14, 2013 at 4:28 am

      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 :)

      Reply

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