Easter Funfetti Cookies (Printable)
Soft, buttery treats loaded with pastel sprinkles for festive spring celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 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 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 cup pastel-colored sprinkles (jimmies)
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in sprinkles and white chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Sop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies strike that perfect balance between crispy edges and irresistibly soft centers
- The sprinkles make ordinary afternoons feel like tiny celebrations worth savoring
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy of soft cookies so pull them out when edges look set
- Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how these cookies spread
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies with less spread
- Store with a slice of bread to keep them soft for up to five days