Are you looking for a new cookie recipe that is great for a party, celebration or any time? This Confetti Cookies Recipe creates cookies that are soft, chewy, flavorful, and loaded with sprinkles. As you can imagine, all those sprinkles make these cookies very colorful and fun. This makes them a hit with kids and adults alike! If you want to make similar cookies in less time, try our Confetti Cookies with Cake Mix.
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Confetti Cookies
Confetti cookies, which are sometimes called funfetti cookies, can be personalized just by changing up the color and the type of sprinkles. You can switch up the sprinkle colors to go with any holiday or occasion you are celebrating.
Imagine making these with red and green sprinkles for Christmas, or red, white and blue sprinkles for a patriotic holiday. Heck, you can even add sprinkles in the colors of your favorite team and serve these on game day! It is this versatility, not to mention delicious taste, that makes this recipe one you will make again and again.
Ingredients For Confetti Cookies Recipe
- Flour - Use all purpose flour in this recipe.
- Baking soda - Helps the cookies to rise.
- Baking powder - Helps to create a light texture in the cookies.
- Vegetable oil - Keeps the cookies moist and makes the dough easier to work with.
- Brown sugar - I like to add brown sugar to cookies because it helps them to be a little chewier and adds a hint of molasses taste.
- Granulated sugar - Provides sweetness to the cookies.
- Vanilla - Adds a warmth to the cookies.
- Eggs - Large eggs at room temperature work best.
- Sprinkles - Give the cookies their fun color and a bit of crunch.
How to Make Confetti Cookies
To make these cookies you will want to start by combining the oil and sugars in a large bowl. Beat in the vanilla extract, then add your eggs one at a time. You'll want to give the a good mix after adding each additional ingredient. Then it's time to add all the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ones. So gradually pour in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Take care not to overmix. Finally it is time to add our colorful sprinkles. You'll want to be gentle as you fold the sprinkles into the cookie dough, making sure they are evenly distributed.
Scoop the cookie dough onto baking sheets and bake in the oven until the edges are set. Then comes the hard part - letting the cooking rest for a few minutes on the cookie sheet before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling. Don't worry, they will be ready to enjoy before you know it!
Tips for Making Funfetti Cookies Recipe
Tip 1: Don't overmix once you add the flour, or you'll end up with tough cookies. You'll want to be sure to mix enough so that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed, but not so much that you end up with tough and dense cookies.
Tip 2: For a classic confetti cookie look, use rainbow jimmies. Since they are bigger and longer, they will hold their shape and color best during baking. Small round sprinkles (nonpareils) have colors that will typically bleed, making for a not so pretty cookie.
Tip 3: Be sure to let these cookies rest on the baking sheet so they can firm up before you move them to a cooling rack. If you try and move them too soon the cookies can break.
How Do You Store These Cookies?
Since this recipe makes 36 cookies you may have leftovers. If that is the case, you can store these Confetti Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. When stored in this way they will keep their soft texture and remain delicious. If you wanting to store them for a longer time, these cookies can be frozen for up to a month. Simply lay them in between sheets of wax paper and place in a zip top bag before freezing.
Can I Freeze Confetti Cookie Dough?
You can make the dough for this confetti cookies recipe ahead of time and freeze it to bake later. If you want to do this, simply follow the directions in the recipe and instead of baking the cookies, place the baking sheet in the freezer. When the cookie dough balls are solid, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. You can keep them in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you are ready to bake them, add 1-2 minutes to the baking time and bake from frozen.
Recipes to Make With Sprinkles
It's hard to resist recipes made with sprinkles because are so fun! Sprinkles can transform an ordinary treat into a reason to celebrate as they add vibrant color to a recipe.
Whether you're making cookies, cupcakes, or baking up a cake for birthdays, the addition of sprinkles is sure to add a festive touch. Here are some of our favorite recipes that use sprinkles:
- Stained Glass Easter Cookies
- Valentine's Day Cupcakes Filled With Sprinkles
- Air Fryer Breakfast Pastry
- Unicorn Monkey Bread Recipe
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Making confetti cookies requires just a few basic baking essentials. You probably already have a set of mixing bowls and a whisk or rubber spatula for mixing ingredients. When it comes to clean up, I find parchment paper or silicone baking mats to be a lifesaver. They help with non-stick baking and easy cleanup. A cookie scoop is super handy for evenly sized cookies. If you don't have any of these items, Amazon is a great place to get them!
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Confetti Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix oil and white and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla to bowl with oil and sugar. Mix.
- Slowly add flour, baking soda and baking powder to bowl with wet ingredients. Mix until dough forms.
- Gently fold in sprinkles and mix until they are evenly distributed.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough two inches apart on baking pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Remove from oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes on baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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Notes
- Don't overmix the cookie dough or the cookies can turn out tough.
- Try to avoid round sprinkles, nonpareils, as the color can bleed into the dough.
Cathleen
These cookies are exactly what I wanted!! I am going to be making them over and over this month, thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Charah
Perfect for this holiday season! thanks for sharing
Elisa
Love this Confetti Cookies Recipe, easy and delicious. My kiddos love it. Thanks for sharing 🙂
TAYLER ROSS
I made these confetti cookies with the kids today and we had so much fun! They tasted delicious too