Easter Funfetti Cookies (Printable)

Soft, colorful Funfetti cookies studded with pastel candies, quick to mix and bake for spring gatherings.

# 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 packed light brown sugar
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 (such as pastel M&Ms or mini eggs)

# Step-by-step:

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 the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully blended.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
06 - Fold in the pastel-colored sprinkles and candy-coated chocolates evenly using a spatula.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to ensure a soft texture.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Who can resist a soft cookie packed with melty pastel chocolates and playful sprinkles—especially when making them is half the fun
  • They&apose become my go-to for sharing at Easter brunch because they never last more than an afternoon
02 -
  • If you bake these cookies too long, even by a minute, they lose that irresistible softness—so trust the timer more than your eyes
  • Learning to fold in the sprinkles gently kept them from bleeding their color and turning the batter murky
03 -
  • I discovered that using jimmies instead of tiny nonpareils prevents color bleeding and keeps every bite soft
  • Sprinkling extra candies on top just before baking gives bakery style looks and makes every tray feel festive

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