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Soft-Baked Funfetti Sugar Cookies Recipe with Easy Royal Icing Tutorial

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Soft-baked funfetti sugar cookies with a tender, chewy texture and colorful sprinkles, topped with smooth, glossy royal icing. Perfect for quick celebrations and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (90 grams) rainbow sprinkles
  • 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder mixed with 5 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract
  • Food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups (312 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ¾ cup (170 grams) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in ½ cup (90 grams) rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. While cookies cool, whisk together 3 cups (360 grams) sifted powdered sugar and 2 large egg whites (or meringue powder mixture) with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high until glossy and holding soft peaks, about 5-7 minutes.
  11. Transfer royal icing to piping bags and decorate cookies as desired. Let dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Notes

Use quality jimmie sprinkles to avoid bleeding colors. Do not overmix sprinkles into dough. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft for perfect softness. For royal icing, adjust consistency by adding water or powdered sugar as needed. Refrigeration of decorated cookies is not recommended as it softens the icing.

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