Hi Bold Bakers! I can’t be the only person who sometimes craves a great birthday cake, only to be let down knowing it’s no one’s birthday, and a big cake for a small crowd just doesn’t make sense. These homemade funfetti cookies taste just like that iconic boxed birthday cake but in a homemade cookie form! Already have an account? Also, there’s just something about seeing sprinkles inside of a dessert that makes you feel like a kid again. They need to bottle that feeling (but I guess they do since you do have to buy sprinkles in a bottle unless you make homemade sprinkles.) These funfetti cookies are soft, chewy, and similar to a good sugar cookie, but with added almond flavor (thanks to the almond extract), white chocolate (which works so well with almond flavoring), and of course, sprinkles!
What Are Funfetti Cookies?
Funfetti cookies are like the boxed version of funfetti cake, except homemade and served as cookies. They tend to store better in cookie form (you can make the dough in advance and freeze them once baked), plus they taste so much better than store-bought!
What You Need To Make Funfetti Cookies
Measuring cups and spoons 2 baking sheets Parchment paper Mixing bowls Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
How To Make Funfetti Cookies
I’d argue that funfetti cookies are even more fun than a funfetti cake! Who wants to carry a plate and fork when you can just grab a cookie and go!? Here is how you make funfetti cookies:
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Funfetti Cookies
This dough is great to make in advance and “age” it. “Aging” the dough for a few days in the refrigerator allows it to develop better flavor and texture. These cookies keep great in the freezer! Once cooled, place the cookies on a baking sheet and freeze them flat. Then, transfer them to an airtight container. The dough also freezes well! Allow the dough to defrost and then bake whenever you want. Don’t be shy with the almond extract; it gives you that quintessential “birthday cake” taste! Sandwich these cookies together with my Best Ever Cream Cheese Frosting for a winning combo! Be sure not to bake these cookies for too long; they will be crisper, less soft, and chewy.
How Do I Store Funfetti Cookies?
These funfetti cookies keep super well in the freeze (see my tips above!), but you can also store baked funfetti cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Don’t Miss More Cookie Recipes:
Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies Crazy Cookie Dough: One Base Dough, Endless Flavor Possibilities 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
