Description
These Soft Funfetti Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a tender, buttery texture filled with colorful rainbow sprinkles. Perfect for celebrations or simply to brighten up your day with their cheerful appearance and sweet vanilla-almond flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This helps incorporate air for softer cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract if you’re using it, mixing until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated to form the cookie dough.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles carefully to avoid the colors bleeding into the dough, maintaining their bright appearance.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked to keep them soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and egg to ensure even mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to avoid tough cookies.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent cookies from sticking and promotes even cooking.
- You can substitute rainbow sprinkles with chocolate chips or other colored sprinkles based on preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain softness.
