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Funfetti Cookies – Patriotic!

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 06/26/2013Updated: 06/15/2021

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Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Patriotic funfetti cookies are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection.

Patriotic Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

If my daughter catches me eating something but doesn’t see what I put in my mouth, she looks at me, points to her mouth, opens it and says, “AAAAHHHH.”

She wants me to open my mouth and show her what I’m eating.

Because she pretty much knows it’s something sweet and that I’m trying to be sneaky.

This little bugger is too smart for her own good.

Of course, unfortunately for her, it isn’t polite to show people what is in our mouths. So I guess she’ll never know. Ha. Ha. Ha.

Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Umm…anyways…these funfetti cookies would fall into that category. They also fall directly into the “patriotic” category. Which is convenient since Independence Day is right around the corner. Funny how these things work out. I tried super hard to have more than one patriotic recipe but hey, what can ya do–I worked at the hospital all weekend and I have two kids. Maybe I’ll get another thrown together before the 4th. (Very, very doubtful.)

Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Patriotic funfetti cookies also fall into the following categories: fun, chewy, amazing, delicious, cute, perfect. Yep. Make these for your Independence Day party or just for fun! You could easily customize these with any color of sprinkles for other occasions. For these, I use Wilton sprinkles.

Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Enjoy! Happy 4th!

More patriotic recipes 

If you love these cookies, here’s a few more fun ideas for you:

 

  • Patriotic Fruit Skewers with Vanilla Bean Yogurt Dip
  • Mini Patriotic Fruit Tarts
  • Cherry Vanilla Yogurt Bites (you could do some blue raspberry too!)
  • Funfetti Pudding Pops
  • Funfetti Shortbread Cookies (easy slice and bake cookies)
  • Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwiches from A Farmgirl’s Dabbles
  • Patriotic Pavlova with Watermelon Stars from Just a Taste

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Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!
Recipe

Get the Recipe: Funfetti Cookies Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
28 cookies
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Add cheer to your day with funfetti cookies. With 15 minutes of prep time, these might be the easiest sugar cookies you’ll ever make.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup sprinkles or jimmies (any color)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients (except sprinkles). Add this mixture gradually to the wet ingredients with the mixer running on low. If you’re using a hand mixer, stir the flour in by hand. Mix until just combined, scraping down edges as needed. Stir in sprinkles by hand.
  • Form balls from approximately 1 tablespoon of dough each. Place on cookie sheets (12 to 14 per sheet) and bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until set.
  • Remove from oven, cool for five minutes, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Use different color sprinkles (jimmies) to celebrate any occasion.
  • Storage: Cool cookies completely before storing in an airtight container. They'll keep at room temperature for 4 to 5 days; freeze for up to 3 months. 
  • Make Ahead: Prepare cookie dough as directed. Form dough into balls and freeze on a tray until firm, 1 to 2 hours. Place in freezer-safe storage container or bag. Bake as directed (don't thaw), adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
  • Adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction; recipe card updated 8/2023.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 84kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 59mg, Potassium: 29mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 111IU, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 0.4mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk
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Verdict: Chewy centers with crispy edges. Everything you want a cookie to be.
Husband’s take: Loves them! E loves them too, I didn’t totally deprive her.
Changes I would make: None are necessary — this are the perfect funfetti cookies.
Difficulty: Easy

Patriotic Funfetti Cookies that are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection. Get the funfetti recipe on RachelCooks.com!

 

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  1. Laura says

    July 14, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    These look amazing! I cannot believe I didn’t see these before the 4th of July holiday. I know, I’m slow on a lot of things. But I still want to make these with some multi colored sprinkles. What kind of sprinkles did you use? (i.e round, nonpareils, long and skinny ones…) Thanks!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      July 14, 2013 at 9:41 pm

      I used the long skinny ones (aka jimmies). Enjoy! Thanks for the comment :)

      Reply
  2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I think I need to borrow your daughter this week because I am eating way too many sweets right now and I need someone to keep me accountable. ;) These are so pretty and fun! And ahhh, I love love love those straws!

    Reply
  3. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    These are amazing and I wish I had a couple right now. Love the festive twist!

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  4. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:05 am

    Such a simple and festive cookie for the 4th! Love it. :)

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