Soft Funfetti Cookies – Colorful, Chewy & So Much Fun!

These Soft Funfetti Cookies are chewy, buttery, and packed with rainbow sprinkles—basically a party in every bite! Whether you’re baking for birthdays, holidays, or just because, these cookies are the perfect way to brighten up any day. Made with simple ingredients and no chill time, they’re quick to whip up and impossible to resist.

🛒 Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies-style recommended)
Optional: ¼ cup white chocolate chips for extra sweetness

🔄 Substitutions

Butter: Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version
Sugar: Replace with coconut sugar for a deeper flavor (cookies will be slightly darker)
Sprinkles: Use seasonal colors or chocolate sprinkles for variety
Flour: Gluten-free 1:1 flour blends work great
Vanilla: Swap or add almond extract for a bakery-style twist

👨‍🍳 How to Make

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined
Fold in sprinkles (and white chocolate chips if using)
Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet
Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

🍬 Mix-ins

Mini marshmallows for gooey texture
White or dark chocolate chunks
Crushed freeze-dried strawberries
A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for depth
Add edible glitter for extra sparkle ✨

✅ Recipe Tips

Don’t overbake—the cookies should look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven
Use room temperature butter for the best texture
Stick with jimmies-style sprinkles—they won’t bleed like nonpareils
For thicker cookies, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking

📦 Storage

Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months or freeze cookie dough balls and bake from frozen (add 1–2 extra minutes)

🌀 Recipe Variations

Birthday Cake Funfetti Cookies: Add ½ teaspoon almond extract and white chocolate chips
Holiday Funfetti Cookies: Use themed sprinkles for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.
Vegan Funfetti Cookies: Use flax eggs and plant-based butter
Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches: Fill with frosting or ice cream for a fun treat