Name: Small Batch Funfetti Cookies (No Cake Mix!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 cookies
Cuisine: American

Midnight Bake Club Verified

July 15, 2025

9 Ingredients

MEDIUM

These small batch funfetti cookies are a total party thanks to rainbow sprinkles and a nice pop of vanilla! Made totally from-scratch, you don't even need cake mix - just one secret ingredient (spoiler alert: it's artificial vanilla extract). And since they're no-chill, you'll end up with 6 cutie cookies in under 30 minutes.

Small Batch Funfetti Cookies (No Cake Mix!)

Small Batch Funfetti Cookies (No Cake Mix!) cover

From the Cook

1/5

Small Batch Funfetti Cookies (No Cake Mix!)

Midnight Bake Club Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Combine the cooled, melted butter and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until the mixture is thick and lightened in color, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the egg yolk and artificial vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and Kosher salt to the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold the cookie dough until it's about 90% combined. Then, add the rainbow sprinkles and mix the dough just until there are no more streaks of flour. Don't over-mix! The dough will be a little soft.

Using a #20 cookie scoop (3 Tablespoons), scoop the cookie dough into 6 balls. Carefully roll the cookie dough balls in extra rainbow sprinkles for decoration. (This is totally optional, it just makes them look prettier.) Place the cookie dough balls 2-3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pan.

Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still a bit under-done. Let the cookies cool on the sheet pan for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Sprinkle Magic 🌈
Reserve a few extra sprinkles to gently press onto the top of each cookie just before baking to ensure a vibrant, colorful surface that doesn't sink into the dough.
Cornstarch Secret 🍪
The cornstarch in this recipe is the key to creating ultra-soft, tender cookies with a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth.
Vanilla Boost 💥
Use artificial vanilla extract specifically - it provides a more intense, nostalgic flavor profile that perfectly complements the funfetti theme.
Portion Precision 📏
Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie sizes, which guarantees even baking and consistent texture across all 6 cookies.
No-Chill Pro Tip 🕒
If your butter is too soft, briefly chill the dough for 10 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies' cute, compact shape.

Intelligent Tags

About the Cook

Midnight Bake Club

Do you love baking into the late hours of the night? Welcome to the club. At MBC, you'll find all of my late-night bakes from cookies to brownies & everything in-between. Every recipe I share is simple, decadent, & makes 8 servings or less!