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Sep 2, 2019(last updated October 31, 2021)

Funfetti Cookies- Made From Scratch!

5 from 3 votes
BySam Adler
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These homemade funfetti cookies are chewy and FULL of sprinkles. No cake box recipe here, these easy and deliciously fun cookies are made from scratch!

cookies on parchment paper on a pink background

If a cookie were a party they would be these cookies.

They are just SO fun. Every time I type funfetti though, my computer tries to change it to confetti, so that’s not so much fun, but it’s a fine price to pay to share how good they are.

These guys are super chewy and sweet but not overly so. I actually don’t mind making these with my kids because of how easy they are. I know, shocker!

Made from scratch

This is a no cake mix funfetti recipe.

These cookies are made from scratch! Don’t be scared though because they use simple ingredients you probably already have in your house.

It may take an extra step or two more than the box recipe but it’s so much better because you can:

  • control the amount of sprinkles (more, more, more!)
  • actually know what ingredients are inside
  • taste the buttery goodness
  • be proud of yourself that you made homemade cookies!

Ingredients you need

Butter- make sure it’s softened so it’s easy to mix

Granulated sugar– 1 cup

Brown Sugar– 1/2 cup

Eggs– large size, and also room temperature

Vanilla Extract– for flavor

Flour– All purpose

Kosher salt– not regular table salt

Baking powder

Sprinkles– Classic jimmies!

Ingredients for a funfetti cookie recipe

How to make

Start with room temperature butter and eggs. If you are like “well crap everything I have is cold”. You have a couple options:

  • Warm up a glass with hot water, spill the water out. Stand the butter up on its vertical end and cover it with the glass. The heat will warm the butter.
  • Chop up the butter into small pieces and leave it on the counter in a warm spot for a few minutes. Smaller pieces of butter will soften faster than a whole bar.
  • Put the eggs in a mug or cup and fill it with hot water from the sink. They will warm up in 5 mins!

The reason for this is that room temperature ingredients will mix and bake more evenly when used versus cold ingredients.

Add the softened butter to a stand or hand mixer with the 2 kinds of sugars. Mix on low speed moving up to medium as the butter and sugar combine. Cream on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Sugar cookie batter in a mixing bowl on a gray surface

Add the eggs one at a time mixing in between each addition. Next add the vanilla.

Add in the dry ingredients and mix until the batter forms, then turn off the mixer.

A spatula holding cookie dough

Add the sprinkles all at once.

At this point use a spatula to mix in the sprinkles. If you use the mixer it might break them up too much.

Using a small or large cookie scoop, scoop the dough and place it 2 inches apart on a sheet tray or cookie sheet. If you don’t have a cookie scoop you can use a 1/4 inch measuring cup or a large spoon.

Funfetti cookie dough balls on parchment paper

Freeze the cookies for a minimum of 30 minutes. This helps them not spread when they go into the oven.

Bake

Bake 5 cookies at a time on a baking sheet at 350° F for 18-20 minutes. The edges should be crispy and golden looking and the middle should still be a little soft.

Sprinkle cookies stacked on each other

Sprinkles

Classic jimmies like these are the best ones to use for this recipe and really for any baking recipe. Other kinds of sprinkles may melt (the glittery ones) or their colors bleed into the dough (the nonpareils).

Storing

The cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for about 3 days or you can freeze them for up to 2 months.

If you want the option to have freshly baked cookies any time- you can also freeze the dough. That way you can just preheat your oven and pop them in anytime you need a quick celebratory treat.

Freezing cookie dough

Prepare the cookies as you would right before you bake. Freeze them for one hour on a sheet tray, then take the dough balls and move it into a freezer safe plastic bag.

Remove and bake anytime you want a fresh cookie! No defrosting needed.

cookies with sprinkles stacked together on a pink background.

The best thing about these cookies is that they are good for celebrating anything. Birthdays, anniversaries, last days of school, first days of school, putting on your pants in the am- anything!

You can get totally creative with the sprinkles too.

If you have a birthday theme, or sport team, you can customize these by just buying the sprinkles in the team colors! I know Wilton sells them by color so it’s super easy to customize.

For more fun recipes with sprinkles, check these out:

  • Giant Funfetti Pan Banging Cookies
  • Sandwich Cookie with Chocolate and Sprinkles
  • How to make the ultimate cookie gift box

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cookies on parchment paper on a pink background

Funfetti Cookies From Scratch

These homemade funfetti cookies are chewy and FULL of sprinkles. No cake box recipe here, these easy and deliciously fun cookies are made from scratch! 
5 from 3 votes
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Course: desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies with sprinkles, easy cookie recipe, from scratch funfetti cookies, sprinkle cookie recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 253kcal
Author: Sam Adler

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • 1 cup classic jimmy sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare 2 half sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars on low-medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. 
    Sugar cookie batter in a mixing bowl on a gray surface
  • Add the eggs- one at a time, combining into the mix before adding the next. 
  • Add the vanilla extract. You may have to scrape down the sides of the bowl to mix everything together. 
  • Add the flour, baking powder and salt and continue to mix until dough forms.
    A spatula holding cookie dough
  • Stop the mixer, add the sprinkles and mix by hand, so they don’t break.
  • Using an ice cream scooper, or a ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop the dough into even shaped balls and line then up on the sheet trays with about 2” of space in between. Freeze for a minimum of 30 minutes.
    Funfetti cookie dough balls on parchment paper
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F, then bake the cookies for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
    Sprinkle cookies stacked on each other

Notes

Use classic jimmies, (the line sprinkles) if you use a different kind of sprinkles they may melt or bleed their colors into the dough. 
You can make this dairy free by using Earth balance as a butter substitute

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Funfetti Cookies From Scratch
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 253 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 342IU7%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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About Sam Adler

Sam Adler is a Le Cordon Bleu professionally trained pastry chef, Saveur Blog Award winner, food photographer, and food blogger over on FrostingandFettuccine.com. She has been featured in numerous online and in-print publications including Taste of Home Magazine, Saveur Magazine, The Feed Feed, and Food Blogger Pro. Sam lives in Hollywood florida with her husband, two young kids, and french bulldog. When she’s not baking and dancing in her kitchen you can find her at her favorite yoga spot.

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  1. Sarah says

    June 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    5 stars
    Love these cookies! I added a little bit of almond extract to mine to add a different level of flavor, and it did not disappoint.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      June 18, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Ooh what a good idea! I am so happy to hear that!! Thanks so much for the review!

      Reply
  2. Shawn Jacquemin says

    August 13, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    New go-to recipe for a delicious and fun sugar cookie for any occasion! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sam says

      August 14, 2020 at 11:22 am

      YAY! Thanks so much for making these, I am so happy to hear you love them!

      Reply
  3. Faith says

    December 22, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    My 3 year old chose these for his Christmas cookies. We enjoyed baking these together. They’re really good and they were easy to make. I love coming here and making recipes the family loves.

    Reply
    • Sam says

      December 23, 2020 at 9:08 pm

      Thank you Faith! So honored that he chose these for Christmas. Thank you for letting me be a part of your holidays! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
  4. Rivka says

    January 05, 2023 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love how easy these are and still tastes better than store bought ones!!!

    Reply
    • Sam Adler says

      January 08, 2023 at 10:23 am

      YAY! Thanks Rivka! So happy you like them! So appreciate you coming back and leaving a comment and 5 star review- makes my day!!

      Reply

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