Description
These Easter Funfetti Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with colorful pastel candies and sprinkles, perfect for celebrating the spring season and Easter festivities. With a delightful mix of sweet vanilla and festive candy pieces, they are an enjoyable treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s or Easter candies
- 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring that the wet ingredients are well incorporated.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Candies and Sprinkles: Gently fold the pastel M&M’s or Easter candies and pastel sprinkles into the cookie dough to evenly distribute the colorful mix-ins.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to the appropriate temperature for baking the cookies.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat, spacing them evenly.
- Add Extra Candies on Top: Press a few extra pastel candies on top of each cookie dough ball to enhance their festive look.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the butter is softened but not melted before creaming.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
- Use pastel-colored candies and sprinkles to keep the Easter theme vibrant.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can also be frozen either baked or as dough balls for future baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easter cookies, funfetti cookies, pastel M&Ms, festive cookies, holiday baking, colorful cookies
