Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is important as it ensures that your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly golden.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar - In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream them together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Egg and Vanilla - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined well.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients - In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Fold in the Sprinkles - Using a spatula, gently fold in the colorful sprinkles. This step is where the magic happens—watch as your cookie dough transforms into a vibrant delight!
Step 6: Scoop the Dough - Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave enough space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.
Step 7: Bake - Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy - Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked Funfetti cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
