Funfetti Cookies
Funfetti Cookies: Such a colorful treat! They bake up pillow-soft, with lots of warm vanilla. Easy recipe; no cake mix needed!
Servings: 36 cookies (approx.)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks), softened
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg, large
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup colored sprinkles, plus more for coating.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (5 to 7 minutes).
- Add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and almond extract and stir together until combined.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir together until just barely combined.
- Mix in the sprinkles until just combined, then use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion and drop balls of dough in additional sprinkles.
- Roll the balls of dough in sprinkles to coat them.
- Place the unbaked cookies on prepared baking sheets, allowing 2 inches in between for spreading.
- Flatten the balls slightly, then bake until the edges are set and just barely beginning to turn golden (approx. 8 to 12 minutes).
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie