Description
Enjoy these delightful Frosted Funfetti Cookies, bursting with colorful sprinkles baked into soft, buttery dough and topped with a sweet powdered sugar coating and extra sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or anytime you crave a fun and festive treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Toppings
- 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles (folded into dough)
- Extra rainbow sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and whisk together until thoroughly blended.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixes: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Incorporate Sprinkles: Gently fold 3/4 cup of rainbow sprinkles into the dough to evenly distribute colorful bits throughout.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands for uniform size.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading, then flatten slightly with your palm.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are done.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting Coating: Place 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a small bowl ready for coating.
- Coat Cookies: Dunk the top of each cooled cookie into the powdered sugar to create a light frosting layer.
- Decorate: Sprinkle extra rainbow sprinkles over each frosted cookie for a fun and festive final touch.
- Set Frosting: Allow the powdered sugar coating to set for a few minutes before serving to avoid smudging.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
- Use fresh sprinkles to prevent color bleeding into the dough.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the tray.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Optional: For a richer frosting, you can mix powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or cream instead of dry coating.
