Soft-Baked Funfetti Snickerdoodle Cookies Easy Back-to-School Treats
Soft-baked funfetti snickerdoodle cookies with a playful twist of rainbow sprinkles and a classic cinnamon sugar coating, perfect for quick and cozy back-to-school treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 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 light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (about 130 g) rainbow sprinkles
- Cinnamon sugar coating:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand or hand mixer, beat 1 cup (227 g) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar and ½ cup (110 g) packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
- Beat in 2 large room-temperature eggs one at a time, then stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Using a spatula, gently fold in ¾ cup rainbow sprinkles, being careful not to overwork the batter.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Scoop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (about 1.5 tablespoons or 22 g each). Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly, then place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges look set but centers are still soft. Do not wait for golden brown to maintain chewy softness.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Watch your oven closely to avoid overbaking; cookies should be soft in the center when removed. For more uniform cookies, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. Use soft but cool butter for best texture. Fold sprinkles gently to avoid color bleeding. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Protein: 2
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