Funfetti sugar cookies
To me, funfetti equals childhood.
Whether it was a handful of jimmie sprinkles tossed on top of one singular scoop of vanilla ice cream, or the child-like giddiness I felt biting into what I thought was a plain cupcake and was pleasantly surprised by the tiny specks of rainbows. It was pure, innocent joy.
There's a certain nostalgia attached to any rainbow spotted dessert.
Even now as an adult you can’t tell me you don’t feel a bit childish (in a good way!) when you eat funfetti. It’s simple, sweet, and fun.
Funfetti sugar cookies
Yield: 36 cookies
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 15 Min
If you love sprinkles, you'll definitely love funfetti. These funfetti sugar cookies are quick and easy and sure to bring a smile to your face.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp of kosher salt
- 1 cup (226g) of unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) of white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup (200g) of rainbow sprinkles (also known as jimmie sprinkles)
Instructions
- Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 350°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Add rainbow sprinkles to batter. Either mix in with a rubber spatula, or knead using your hands. (using your hands is definitely faster)
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough into your hands and roll into balls. Place on parchment line baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes turning half way through.
- Let cookies rest on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully moving them to a wire rack to cool.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
