Description
These Funfetti Cookies are bursting with colorful jimmies and rich flavors, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare, they require simple ingredients like butter, sugar, and eggs, ensuring a quick path to enjoying these scrumptious cookies. Perfect for parties or a sweet pick-me-up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup jimmies sprinkles
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling the cookie dough balls
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sea salt, and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Lower the mixer speed, add the egg and egg yolk, incorporating fully. Then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients in half-cup increments, ensuring everything is thoroughly mixed without any flour streaks. Finally, mix in the jimmies sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Scoop cookie dough using a #40 scoop (about two tablespoons) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Chill the cookie sheet in the fridge for 2 hours or overnight.
Notes
For a lighter cookie appearance, opt for clear vanilla extract.
Chilling the dough enhances the flavor and texture of the cookies.
Extra sprinkles can be added on top before baking for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
