Description
These Funfetti Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful rainbow sprinkles throughout. Melted butter and a touch of honey create a rich, moist dough, while chilling the dough ensures perfectly shaped, tender cookies. Topped with extra sprinkles, these vibrant treats are perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a fun, festive cookie.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks (240g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled down slightly
- ⅔ cup (120g) light brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup (130g) white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons honey
Dry Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins and Toppings
- ½ cup (80g) rainbow jimmies-style sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles (any kind), to sprinkle over the cookies
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted and slightly cooled butter with the light brown sugar and white sugar until well combined. Stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and honey until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two or three additions, stirring well after each addition until the dough forms evenly. Gently fold in ½ cup of rainbow jimmies-style sprinkles until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Using an ice cream scoop, portion the dough into equal-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. After chilling, remove the dough and allow it to come to room temperature to make shaping and baking easier.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
- Shape and Top Cookies: Arrange the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them for spreading during baking. Sprinkle extra jimmies sprinkles on top of each cookie dough ball for added color and sparkle.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the sides are just set but the centers are slightly underbaked, ensuring soft and chewy texture. Once out of the oven, bang the baking sheet gently on the countertop a few times to flatten the cookies slightly, then sprinkle additional sprinkles while the cookies are still warm for extra fun and decoration.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy these festive cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps control spreading and improves texture.
- Do not overbake; slightly underbaked centers keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Use rainbow jimmies sprinkles instead of nonpareils to prevent color bleeding in the dough.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
