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Soft Funfetti Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Rainbow Sprinkles Decoration

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Soft funfetti sugar cookies with a tender crumb and bursts of colorful rainbow sprinkles, perfect for celebrations and everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60 g) cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110 g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (about 90 g) rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles using a spatula, being careful not to overwork the dough.
  7. Drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop or tablespoon. Lightly flatten if desired. Expect about 24 cookies.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
  9. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use sturdy sprinkles like jimmies or non-pareils to avoid color bleeding. For best texture, use room temperature butter and eggs. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Chilling dough for 30 minutes helps maintain shape and prevent spreading. Store cookies in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer. Freeze baked cookies between parchment layers for up to 3 months.

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