I make these Easy Soft Baked Funfetti Sugar Cookies when I want to feel festive without buying a tiny paper hat. They’re soft, ridiculously colorful, and forgiving — which is chef-speak for “they’ll still be amazing even if you accidentally use baking soda instead of baking powder.” If you like cookies that taste like celebration and have the texture of a pillow your dentist would approve of, try these. Also: sprinkles make everything feel like a win, including parenting.

One time I baked a batch for a neighborhood bake sale and my husband, deciding he was being “helpful,” taste-tested six cookies and announced he preferred the “crispy crunchy ones.” He then tried to fix the softness by flattening half the dough with a spatula. I came back to a cookie graveyard of flattened, sticky confetti. The kids ate the crispy ones anyway and gave Dad a standing ovation for his “improvements.” I learned two things: 1) never let him near a spatula during Proof-of-Life taste tests, and 2) always double the recipe because half will mysteriously vanish.

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Why You’ll Love This Easy Soft Baked Funfetti Sugar Cookies

– Soft, pillowy texture that begs for dunking and judgmental Instagram photos.
– Ridiculously forgiving: overmix, underbake, or forget an ingredient—fine, probably.
– Sprinkles magically make them feel homemade and like you have your life together. Lie as needed.
– Kids love them. Adults enjoy them more when paired with coffee or a moment of silence.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use room-temperature butter straight from the microwave for 6–8 seconds. Yes, it melts a little. No, I won’t tell.
– Buy pre-sifted flour if you hate sifting (you’re not a monster).
– Chill dough in a flat container so you can scoop without scraping eight bowls.
– Bake multiple trays at once and rotate; fewer oven sessions = fewer moments you have to watch cookies like a hawk.
– Use parchment or silicone mats. You won’t wash a single burnt sheet pan. Victory.

Serving Ideas

– With milk: classic, wholesome, and an acceptable reason to dunk aggressively.
– With coffee: because sugar + caffeine = pretending you’re functioning like an adult.
– With a side of “I survived the PTA meeting” wine—please don’t hand that to the kids.
– Ice cream sandwich them for a weekend project that will make everyone sticky and very happy.
– Keep it simple: sometimes they’re best eaten clandestinely in the pantry, crumbs and all.

What to Serve It With

Serve these with milk, coffee, or a slightly smug grin. They’re also excellent alongside a fruit plate if you want to feel like you’re balancing your sugar choices. Don’t overcomplicate it; these cookies are the main event and they know it.

Tips & Mistakes

Pro Tip: Don’t overbake. They’ll look slightly underdone in the middle and that’s when they’re glorious.
Don’t: Use too many sprinkles in the dough unless you enjoy rainbow-splattered baking sheets for a week.
If your dough spreads too much, chill it for 20–30 minutes. If it’s dry and crumbly, add a teaspoon of milk at a time. If your oven is a liar, get an oven thermometer. Also, if your partner insists on “helping,” give them a napkin and a list of approved snack-tasters.

Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh. For longer keeping, stack with parchment between layers and seal in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze unbaked dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a freezer bag for fresh-baked cookies on demand.

Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts. Try mini chocolate chips instead of sprinkles for grown-up confusion, or add citrus zest for a bright note. Gluten-free flour blends can work—read the package, judge the texture, and adjust liquid if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can’t have gluten… will this still work?

Yep. Use tamari or coconut aminos. You’ll survive and still brag about it online.

Do I have to peel the pineapple first?

Unless you enjoy chewing bark… yes, peel it. Your teeth will thank you.

Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh?

Sure. Just drain it well or enjoy syrup soup. Still tasty, though.

How sweet is this? Can I tone it down?

Absolutely. Cut the sugar—or don’t, and embrace the sugar rush.

What if I skip the sesame oil?

Then you’ll miss the nutty vibe, but relax—it’s still food. You’ll live.

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