Get ready to add a burst of color to your birthday celebrations with these delightful Funfetti Birthday Cookies. Packed with colorful sprinkles and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are sure to bring smiles to everyone's faces. Whether you are celebrating a birthday or just craving a sweet treat, these cookies are the perfect way to spread joy and make any day special.

Why You'll Love Easy Funfetti Cookies

Bursting with colorful sprinkles for a fun and festive look
Quick and easy to make, perfect for busy schedules
Soft and chewy texture with crisp edges

Ingredients

Unbleached all-purpose flour
Cornstarch
Kosher salt
Baking powder
Softened butter
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate chips
Sprinkles
Vanilla buttercream

How to Make Funfetti Birthday Cookies

Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and baking powder. Whisk together and set aside.

In another bowl, using a mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until it is fluffy.

Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well. Then slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix well but do not overbeat.

Add the mini chocolate chips, chocolate chips, and sprinkles to the mixture. Mix until the ingredients are combined, there is no more dry flour and the chocolate chips and funfetti are well blended in the mixture.

Important Step: Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes

Scoop the Cookies: Line a large plate with parchment paper. Use a large cookie scoop to scoop the dough into balls. Place six of the dough balls on the lined baking sheet and flatten them out into a thick disc. You can use your fingers or the back of a 1-cup measuring cup.

Tip: If you have warm kitchen, refrigerate the cookies again while you preheat the oven.

Bake: Bake the cookies for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Cool on the cookie sheet for 3 to 4 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting.

Decorate the Cookies: Place the frosting in a piping bag and I used a 1M piping tip. Frost the cookies to your liking and add a sprinkle of funfetti

Tips and Tricks For Making the Perfect Cookies

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, make sure to refrigerate the dough.
Gently fold in the sprinkles to avoid overmixing and color bleeding.
Bake the cookies on parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
Don't overbake! Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are just set for soft, chewy cookies.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Funfetti Birthday Cookies Variations

Try different types of sprinkles for unique color combinations and flavors.
Add chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for extra texture and richness.
Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or lemon to customize the taste.
Sandwich a scoop of ice cream between two cookies for a fun and indulgent treat.
Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with more sprinkles for a decadent twist.

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Funfetti Birthday Cookies

Name: Funfetti Birthday Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 17
Ingredients: 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup softened butter; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ cup chocolate chips; 1 cup sprinkles; Vanilla buttercream (optional)

Yield: 17

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 14 minutes

Total Time: 34 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup softened butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chocolate chips
1 cup sprinkles
Vanilla buttercream (optional)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer, mix the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Mix until all ingredients are combined and fluffy.
Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add the dry mixture in increments, mix well but don’t overmix. I like to use my Danish dough whisk for this step.
Add the mini chocolate chips, chocolate chips, and sprinkles to the mixture. Mix until the ingredients are combined, there is no more dry flour and the chocolate chips and funfetti are well blended in the mixture.
Refrigerate the dough for 30-45 minutes
Line a large plate with parchment paper.
Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) to scoop the dough into balls.
Place them on the lined plate and refrigerate them while you are preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. (especially if you have a warm kitchen)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Place six of the dough balls on the lined baking sheet and flatten them out into a thick disc. You can use your fingers or the back of a 1-cup measuring cup.
Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Cool on the cookie sheet for 3 to 4 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting.
Place the frosting in a piping bag and I used a 1M piping tip.
Frost the cookies to your liking and add a sprinkle of funfetti
Serve and Enjoy!