Easter Funfetti Cookies (Printable view)
Soft, buttery Funfetti cookies packed with pastel sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates — quick and festive.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored sprinkles
10 - 1 cup Easter-themed candy-coated chocolates
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the pastel sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates using a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each mound 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and centers remain soft. Do not overbake to maintain a tender cookie.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Mixing in the colorful sprinkles feels like creating edible confetti—no fuss, just pure fun.
- They stay perfectly soft, so you can sneak one at midnight without needing a glass of milk.
02 -
- I once overmixed the dough, and my cookies turned tough instead of soft—mix just until you stop seeing dry flour.
- Saving a handful of candies to press into the tops before baking gives the prettiest finish, even if you’re impatient.
03 -
- Bake one tray at a time in the center of the oven for the most even results.
- A sprinkle of flaky salt on top right after baking is a revelation I wish I’d known sooner.