Funfetti Cookies – Patriotic!
Posted: 06/26/2013
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Patriotic funfetti cookies are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection.
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.
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 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.
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 are a cinch to throw together. Kids and adults will both love these soft and chewy cookies. Cookie perfection.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red, white and blue sprinkles (jimmies)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with a silpat baking mat or parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and 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. 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 per sheet) and bake for 8-10 minutes or until set.
- Remove from oven and then remove from baking sheet after about five minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use different color sprinkles (jimmies) to celebrate any occasion.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 73mg, Sugar: 10g
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.
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
angela @ another bite please says
love how patriotic these are…and so laughing. my boys are the same way. i am so guilty of pretending to wash dishes so i can have my back to them sneaking a treat for myself. hahahaha
Deborah says
Haha – kids are too smart for their own good, aren’t they? These cookies look fabulous – I need them for the 4th.
Julie @ Table for Two says
These look like they would totally addicting!!
stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
You know, I can’t figure out why I have never tried to make Funfetti cookies at home. I used to make the boxed ones all the time in college (my friend called them “orgasm cookies” because they are just that good), but haven’t had them since! Gotta remedy that…stat!
ashley - baker by nature says
Cute, cute, cute cookies, mama!!! I love these!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Yum, yum, yum!! Cookies sound wonderful, and I love the red and blue sprinkles for the season!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
These look perfectly fun and delish, I love patriotic desserts for the 4th! Thanks for the link, too! :)
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Brenda! Your ice cream sandwiches are so fun!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
These are adorable! I have a few nieces and nephews that would flip over these!!!
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Lauren!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
These look so soft, pretty and patriotic! I love them, Rachel!
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Georgia!
Sues says
I love funfetti cookies as is, but these are perfect for the upcoming holiday! So festive and fun :)
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Sues!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
These sound fantastic + are SO perfect for the 4th! And I love the story about your daughter – she is such a cutie!
Rachel Gurk says
Thanks Amy! Your little angel is so precious too :)
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Can I come baby sit? I promise I’ll be very sneaky when devouring an entire batch of these goodies!
Rachel Gurk says
Yes of course you may! :) We could use a date night.
Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste says
These are absolutely adorable and so festive! Thanks so much for including my Patriotic Pavlova in your roundup!
Rachel Gurk says
Ahh–that pavlova looks SO good. One of my favorite things!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Thanks for making my Funfetti Sugar Cookie recipe, Rachel! What did you adapt? I never have luck *not* chilling the dough. Must be the Baltimore humidity.
Rachel Gurk says
Haha, in Michigan it’s 90 and humid one day and 30 and snowing the next. I upped the vanilla because I’m a vanilla-aholic, and I decreased the sprinkles a bit. I love sprinkles as much as the next girl but I find if I have too many they add a unpleasant flavor (to me, at least). Plus I only had 1/4 cup of the red, white and blue sprinkles, lol! Yup, and like you said, I didn’t chill the dough. I was okay with a slightly flatter cookie so I skipped that step as well as made them a bit smaller and baked them a bit longer.
Longest reply ever! Thanks for the fun recipe idea. Happy (early) 4th of July!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
They look wonderful! I have been wanting to try Sally’s recipe and yours look so festive. I can’t even believe the Fourth is almost here??! Wow. Time flies!
Rachel Gurk says
Time does fly! Totally nuts! Thanks Averie!