Get ready to bake some joy with these funfetti cookies! They're soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, just like classic snowball cookies, but with a colorful, festive twist that makes them impossible to walk past on a cookie tray.
The short answer: these are a buttery snowball style cookie with sprinkles worked through the dough rather than a boxed cake mix. Use jimmies rather than nonpareils, because nonpareils bleed their color through the dough and turn it grey.
Sprinkles add a festive pop, making these perfect for Christmas baking, holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want to brighten someone’s day.
With simple ingredients and an easy recipe, you’ll have a batch ready in no time!
Funfetti Cookies
Whether you’re a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, I’ll walk you through each step so you can create these delightful cookies with ease.
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🛒Ingredients
- Vanilla extract. A must for adding that classic sweet aroma and depth of flavor.
- Flour. Regular all-purpose flour works perfect here. For GF I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1:1.
- Butter. For that creamy richness. You can opt for a dairy-free option if needed.
- Sweetened condensed milk. Adds sweetness and moisture.
- Baking powder. To ensure your cookies rise perfectly.
- Sprinkles. For that festive touch, make sure they're gluten-free!
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
🥣How To Make Funfetti Cookies
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and baking powder. Slowly add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Preheat the oven. Roll the dough into balls, place them on a cookie sheet, flatten slightly, and sprinkle with decorations. Bake until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before digging in!
Looking for more inspiration? See our 25 Easy Spring Cookies.
👨🍳 Equipment Needed
📋Tips
- Bake in batches. Avoid overcrowding the cookie sheet so each cookie bakes evenly. Giving them space helps achieve a perfect texture.
- Handle with care. These cookies are similar to my Ricotta chocolate chip cookies, very delicate! So be gentle when transferring them from the baking sheet to a cooling rack.
- No need to chill the dough. Just like no chill gingerbread cookies, these cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Watch the baking time. Keep an eye on the cookies while they’re in the oven. Bake until the edges are lightly golden for that soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
🍱Storage Instructions
- 🍱To Store. Once the cookies are cool, put them in an airtight container. Place parchment paper between the layers to keep them fresh. They’ll stay good for up to a week.
- 🥶Freezing. Lay the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Then, move them to a freezer bag or airtight container, and they’ll last up to three months.
FAQ
Yes, roll the dough into balls and freeze them on a tray until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake straight from frozen, just add 1-2 extra minutes.
This usually means the butter was too soft or warm. Chill the shaped dough balls for 15-20 minutes before baking if your kitchen runs warm.
Yes, regular all-purpose flour works the same way in this recipe if you don't need it to be gluten-free.
Fun Variations to Try
- Birthday cake version. Swap in a splash of almond extract alongside the vanilla for that classic birthday cake flavor.
- Seasonal sprinkles. Switch the sprinkle colors to match any holiday, red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter.
- White chocolate dip. Dip half of each cooled cookie in melted white chocolate for an extra festive touch.
Ways to Serve Funfetti Cookies
- Piled on a holiday cookie platter alongside your other favorites
- Sandwiched with vanilla ice cream for a fun summer treat
- Packed in a decorative tin as a homemade gift
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📖Recipe
Funfetti Cookies
Equipment
- Electric Hand Mixer
- Ziplock Bag
- Airtight Containers
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar, for decoration, optional
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend and baking powder. Slowly add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Preheat the oven. Roll the dough into balls, place them on a cookie sheet, flatten slightly, and sprinkle with decorations. Bake until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before digging in!
Notes
- Sprinkle in warm holiday spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for that cozy, festive flavor.
- Swap in natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup to keep things a bit healthier without losing the sweetness.
- Mix it up with add-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts for extra bursts of flavor and texture.
- These cookies are light, pillowy, and moist with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. They’re perfectly balanced—not too sweet.
- For a flavor twist, swap vanilla extract for almond or lemon extract—they’ll taste amazing too.
- If you need a gluten-free option, try Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Flour. Be gentle when transferring the cookies from the tray, as they’re delicate.
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