Easter Funfetti Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, pastel-studded Funfetti cookies with candy-coated chocolates—festive, tender, and quick to make.
# What You'll 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 (jimmies or confetti style)
10 - 1 cup Easter-themed candy-coated chocolates
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates with a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are just golden. Do not overbake for a soft texture.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These cookies are basically edible Easter happiness – sprinkles and all.
- Whip them up quickly when you want maximum festivity with zero fuss.
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- If you overbake them, the magic soft center turns dense and dry in a heartbeat.
- I only learned after a few candy explosions: always fold candies in by hand – a mixer can crack them and muddle the colors.
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- Let the butter soften completely but never melt it, or the cookies will spread too thin.
- Chilling the dough for even 15 minutes makes scooping less sticky and the cookies bake up a bit thicker.