Easter Funfetti Cookies (Printable)
Soft, colorful cookies studded with pastel sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates—quick to mix and bake for festive gatherings.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/2 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 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Mix-Ins
09 - 1/2 cup pastel-colored sprinkles
10 - 1 cup Easter-themed candy-coated chocolates
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together using an electric or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing only until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in pastel-colored sprinkles and Easter-themed candy-coated chocolates with a spatula.
07 - Scoop dough in tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Do not overbake to maintain a soft texture.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Stirring those sprinkles in feels instantly festive, like a shortcut to holiday joy you can share with anyone.
- No one can resist soft, chewy cookies packed with pastel candies—trust me, these disappear before you have time to count them.
02 -
- Baking just a minute too long gives you crunchy edges that steal the cookie's soft charm—hover near the oven for perfect results.
- Pressing extra candies on top before baking guarantees every cookie is photogenic—especially if you want to show them off.
03 -
- Mistakenly pulling the cookies a bit early is the golden ticket to super soft centers the next day.
- Chilling the dough before baking keeps the cookies thick and perfect—especially handy if you like extra chew.