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Soft Batch Funfetti Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

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These soft batch funfetti sugar cookies are tender, moist, and bursting with colorful sprinkles, topped with a smooth and glossy royal icing perfect for decorating. Easy to make and perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup (90g) rainbow sprinkles
  • 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted (for royal icing)
  • 2 large egg whites or 4 tablespoons meringue powder + 6 tablespoons water (for royal icing)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (for royal icing)
  • Few drops of food coloring (optional)
  • Extra sprinkles for decorating

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a mixer bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. Blend in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a rubber spatula to avoid color bleeding.
  7. Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and maintain soft texture.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly underbaked. Let cookies firm up as they cool.
  10. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
  11. Prepare royal icing by beating egg whites or mixing meringue powder with water, then gradually adding sifted powdered sugar and flavoring. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  12. Use piping bags to outline each cookie, then flood with thinner icing. Add sprinkles while icing is wet.
  13. Let decorated cookies dry for several hours or overnight to set.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading and maintain soft texture. Use sturdy, non-melting sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. For royal icing, maintain proper consistency by adjusting with water or powdered sugar. Bake one sheet at a time for even heat exposure. Meringue powder is a safer alternative to raw egg whites for royal icing.

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