Description
These Funfetti Cookies are bursting with vibrant sprinkles and offer a delightful flavor. They’re simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion, making them a beloved choice for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup jimmies sprinkles
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookie dough balls
Instructions
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed for 3 to 4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed to low and add in the egg, followed by the egg yolk, mixing until fully combined. Next, add in the vanilla extract and almond extract, mixing until incorporated.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until no white streaks remain. Finally, fold in jimmies sprinkles until fully combined.
- Line a baking sheet or container with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a #40 scoop (about two tablespoons) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
Notes
For a lighter cookie, use clear vanilla extract.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg