Funfetti cookies are the happiest cookies you’ll ever bake! Loaded with colorful rainbow sprinkles, these soft and chewy sugar cookies taste like a birthday party in every bite. They’re incredibly easy to make, take minimal time, and are always a hit with kids and adults alike. If you need a crowd-pleasing cookie that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat, funfetti cookies are the answer!

These cookies come together in about 30 minutes! You’ll need 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles. Cream the butter and sugars until fluffy, beat in eggs and vanilla, then mix in the dry ingredients. Gently fold in the sprinkles — use jimmies (the rod-shaped ones), not nonpareils, as they hold their shape better during baking. Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes until edges are just set but centers still look slightly underdone. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes and they’ll be perfectly soft and chewy!

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Tips for Perfect Funfetti Cookies

The secret to the best funfetti cookies is all in the details. Always use jimmies sprinkles — round nonpareils will bleed color and melt into the dough. Don’t overmix once you add the flour, or your cookies will be tough. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it’s too soft — this helps the cookies keep their shape and stay thick. Pull them from the oven when they still look slightly underdone in the center — they’ll continue cooking on the hot pan. Add extra sprinkles pressed gently onto the tops of the dough balls before baking for an even more colorful presentation!

Once you nail the basic recipe, try these fun twists! Make cake batter funfetti cookies by adding 2 tablespoons of dry cake mix to the dough. Create funfetti cookie sandwiches by filling two cookies with vanilla buttercream frosting. For holidays, swap the rainbow sprinkles for themed colors — red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or red and pink for Valentine’s Day. Turn them into funfetti cookie bars by pressing the dough into a 9×13 pan and baking for 20-25 minutes. You can even make a funfetti cookie cake by pressing all the dough into a round pan!

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Funfetti Cookies

Soft, Chewy, and Loaded with Sprinkles

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
9–11 min
Total Time
30 min
Yield
~24 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup rainbow jimmies sprinkles, plus extra for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup of rainbow jimmies sprinkles using a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Press a few extra sprinkles onto the tops.
  8. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

  • Use jimmies, not nonpareils — round sprinkles will bleed color and melt into the dough.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft, so cookies keep their shape and stay thick.
  • Do not overbake — pull them when centers look slightly underdone; they firm up as they cool.
  • Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.