Funfetti Birthday Cake Cookies
These funfetti birthday cake cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with colorful sprinkles for a fun, celebration-worthy treat. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or everyday baking, they’re easy to make and full of classic cake flavor.
Ingredients
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Funfetti Add-Ins:
- ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
- Optional Add-Ins:
- White chocolate chips
- Almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in sprinkles and optional add-ins.
- Scoop dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and slightly flatten.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
- Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Use jimmies-style sprinkles for best color retention.
- Cream butter and sugar well for better texture.
- Chill dough if needed for thicker cookies.
- Add extra sprinkles on top before baking for a festive look.