Rainbow Sprinkle Cookies

Name: Funfetti Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2⅛ cups flour.; ½ tsp baking soda.; ½ tsp salt.; 1 cup butter, softened.; ⅔ cup sugar.; ¾ cup powdered sugar.; 1 egg.; 1 tsp vanilla.; ½ cup sprinkles.

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Classic sugar cookies made festive with rainbow sprinkles throughout. Soft, chewy texture with crisp edges.

By Clare Greco

Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:08:46 GMT

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Rainbow sprinkles sweet vanilla these cookies bring pure joy. Soft centers crisp edges they're perfect for brightening any celebration.

Cookie Magic

Two sugars make them extra soft sprinkles add fun crunch. Match colors to parties holidays or just because they're happy.

Gather These

Flour: Measured right.
Sugars: Both kinds.
Butter: Room temp.
Egg: Fresh.
Vanilla: Pure.
Sprinkles: Lots.
Leaveners: For lift.

Let's Bake

Mix Dry:: Flour soda salt sifted.
Cream:: Beat butter sugars light fluffy.
Wet:: Add egg vanilla blend.
Combine:: Mix dry wet fold sprinkles.
Bake:: 350°F 11 mins till edges set.
Cool:: Wait enjoy soft chewy.

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Success Tips

Mix gentle stay soft. Pull early stay chewy. Match sprinkles to party colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why use both types of sugar?: Granulated gives structure, powdered makes them tender.
→ Can I freeze the dough?: Yes, wrap well and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw overnight.
→ What sprinkles work best?: Use jimmies, not nonpareils which bleed color.
→ Why are my cookies flat?: Chill dough if spreading. Don't skip flour measurement.
→ How do I keep them soft?: Don't overbake. Store in airtight container with bread slice.