Easter Funfetti Cookies (Printable)

Soft, buttery cookies loaded with colorful sprinkles for festive Easter celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1 cup pastel-colored sprinkles (jimmies)
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in sprinkles and white chocolate chips with spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies strike that perfect balance between crisp edges and soft, buttery centers that make people reach for seconds before they've even finished their first one
  • The festive colors make them an instant conversation starter at any Easter gathering, even if most of the conversation is just oohing and aahing
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is the difference between good cookies and great ones that stay soft for days
  • Room temperature ingredients actually matter here, especially the butter, or you'll end up with cookies that don't spread properly
03 -
  • Creaming the butter and sugar for the full 2 to 3 minutes is what creates those pretty crinkly edges everyone loves
  • Use gel food coloring to tint your dough pale pink, yellow, or blue for an even more festive Easter vibe