Giant Funfetti Cookies – Plain Chicken

GIANT Funfetti Cookies Recipe – bursting with birthday cake flavor—no cake mix needed! Made with cake batter extract and tons of sprinkles, they’re soft, chewy, and absolutely loaded with fun. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and festive.

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Funfetti Cookies from Scratch

Stop what you are doing and make a batch of these Giant Funfetti Cookies. They are AH-MAZ-ING. Oh my goodness! They’re thick, chewy, and loaded with colorful sprinkles, with a rich, buttery texture. The secret ingredient is the cake batter extract, which gives them that unmistakable birthday cake flavor in every bite. Each cookie is big enough to share (but you won’t want to), with crisp edges and a soft center that melts in your mouth. It’s like a party wrapped up in a cookie—bright, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible.

How to Make Giant Funfetti Cookies

These cookies are very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients—cake flour, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt—and set aside. 

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cold, unsalted butter until smooth. Then, add the sugar and cream it together until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract until combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

Scoop the dough into 8 large cookies, roll them in extra rainbow sprinkles, and place them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven until the edges start to turn a light golden brown. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 15 minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough into eight equal parts.
• I use rainbow sprinkles/jimmies. I buy large containers at Walmart.
  • Mix up the color of the sprinkles according to the season.
  • Can substitute nonpareils.
• The key to these cookies is using cake batter extract. It tastes like a birthday cake! Don’t leave it out.
• Don’t have cake flour on hand? You can make it yourself. To make cake flour at home, measure 1 cup of all-purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons, and replace them with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; whisk well to combine.
• Add white chocolate chips for an extra special treat. Buy the mini white chocolate chips from Whole Foods – they work great in this cookie recipe!
• Can I make smaller cookies? Yes! This recipe makes eight giant cookies. You can make smaller cookies if you prefer. You will need to adjust the cooking time.

Storage Tips

• Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time? Yes. You can scoop the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the fridge overnight before baking.
• Can I freeze Funfetti Cookies? Yes. Scoop the cookie dough onto a baking sheet. Place the pan in the freezer. Once the cookies are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • You can thaw the cookie dough balls overnight in the fridge or bake it from frozen. You will need to add a few minutes to the cooking time if baking frozen.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Homemade Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

These cookies are a staple at our house. Everyone goes crazy for them!

• Serve them slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an easy cookie sundae, or sandwich a little frosting or ice cream between two cookies for a fun twist on a classic dessert.
• They make a great party favor wrapped in cellophane with a ribbon, or stack them up on a cake stand for a colorful dessert centerpiece.

Whether you’re baking them for birthdays, bake sales, or just a random Tuesday, these cookies know how to bring the fun.

Steph