These from scratch Funfetti Sugar Cookies are here to brighten up any occasion, but most certainly will be the center of attraction on your cookie platters for the holidays!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Additional Time3 hourshrs
Total Time3 hourshrs25 minutesmins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas cookies, cookies, Funfetti, how to make funfetti cookies, scratch recipe, sprinkle cookies, Sugar
Servings: 2dozen cookies
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel
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Ingredients
½cupunsalted butter softened1 stick
½cuplight brown sugar
¼cupgranulated sugar
1egg
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1 ¼cupsunbleached all-purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonbaking soda
1cupassorted sprinklesnonpareils, jimmies
½cupassorted nonpareilsjimmies and crystal sugar, for coating the outside
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whip the softened butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with a mixer until the butter is light yellow and the sugars are well incorporated.
Add in the egg and vanilla extract, beat until combined.
Combine flour, salt, and soda in a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Pour in half of the dry ingredients, into the sugar mixture, mixing until combined, then add the other half, mixing to incorporate.
Measure in 1/2 cup of the assorted sprinkles. Fold into batter by hand.
Chill the dough for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookies sheets with parchment paper.
Roll each d=measured dough ball in the combined remaining sprinkles and coat the outside completely.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, or until golden brown.
Sneak one while they are warm. Place the rest on a cooling rack.