Dessert

Funfetti Cookies Recipe

ByMaya Arden November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

Introduction

These Funfetti Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie, packed with colorful sprinkles and creamy white chocolate chips. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for celebrations or anytime you want a cheerful treat.

A stack of four thick, soft cookies with white chocolate chips and colorful rainbow sprinkles baked into the dough, creating a speckled effect of pink, purple, orange, green, and blue throughout. The cookies have a slightly golden-brown edge but remain light and creamy in the middle with a slightly crumbly texture. They sit atop a pink and white checkered cloth with a few loose sprinkles scattered around, all placed on a white marbled surface. To the right, there is a clear glass bottle filled halfway with white milk. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup butter (softened to room temperature)
¾ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
½ cup sprinkles

⅓ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth using a paddle attachment or hand mixer.
Step 2: Add the sugar and continue to cream until the mixture is fluffy.

Step 3: Mix in the egg, then add the vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
Step 4: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined and set the mixture aside.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

Step 6: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined.
Step 7: Turn off the mixer and gently fold in the sprinkles and white chocolate chips by hand.
Step 8: Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and place 6 on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should get about 15-16 cookies total.

Step 9: Chill the baking sheets with dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
Step 10: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 11: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-4 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will be soft when cooled. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

Use rainbow sprinkles for a classic funfetti look, or try pastel sprinkles for a seasonal twist.
Chilling the dough overnight enhances flavor and texture even more.
Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.

If you prefer crispier cookies, bake for an extra 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave briefly to soften.

How to Serve

A stack of four large, round cookies with a slightly rough texture sits on a pink and white checkered cloth, each cookie speckled with colorful rainbow sprinkles in red, blue, green, yellow, purple, and orange, giving a festive look; the cookies are pale golden brown with a soft, chewy appearance and some crisp edges. Around the cloth and on the white marbled surface, loose sprinkles are scattered adding extra color. In the background, slightly blurred, there is a glass bottle of white milk. The overall scene is bright and airy. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce or omit any added salt in the recipe to keep the sweetness balanced.

Do these cookies need to be chilled before baking?

Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking, resulting in a thicker, chewier texture. It’s recommended but you can bake immediately if in a hurry—the texture will be a bit different.