Funfetti Thumbprint Cookies: Soft, Buttery Sprinkle Cookies
Funfetti Thumbprint Cookies are soft vanilla cookies loaded with rainbow sprinkles and filled with creamy frosting. These colorful cookies offer a delightful combination of buttery texture, sweet vanilla flavor, and festive appearance. Perfect for parties, birthdays, holidays, and special occasions, they are easy to prepare and fun to customize. Every bite delivers a cheerful burst of color and sweetness that makes these cookies truly unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
For the Frosting Filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.Mix in egg and vanilla extract.Gradually add the dry ingredients.Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Press your thumb or the back of a teaspoon into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Beat together powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Pipe or spoon frosting into the thumbprint centers.
- Top with extra rainbow sprinkles or edible glitter.
Notes
- Use rainbow jimmies for the best color retention.
- Do not overbake the cookies.
- Cool completely before adding frosting.
- Use room-temperature butter for smoother dough.
- The frosting can be tinted with food coloring if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Avoid overmixing after adding sprinkles.
- Chill the dough if it becomes too soft.