These Vegan Funfetti Cookies are soft, chewy and super easy to make! They are made from scratch, using just one bowl, a few basic ingredients and lots of sprinkles. And the best part is that these sprinkle cookies are ready in under 25 minutes!
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WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE
Easy and quick recipe. You’ll love this recipe for its simplicity. Follow the step-by-step photos and instructions above and you’ll get perfect vegan funfetti cookies every time you make them.
Oh, if you like easy and fun recipes, check these out: Homemade Sprinkles, Vegan Funfetti Cupcakes, Vegan Funfetti Cake, Vegan Sugar Cookies.
One bowl and a few basic ingredients is all you need. Some basic ingredients that I’m sure you will have on hand, a bowl and a spoon is all this recipe calls for.
It’s a 25-minute recipe. This is a simple recipe that goes together in under 25 minutes. It’s prepared in less than 10 minutes and baked in around 12 minutes. That’s all.
No dough chilling. No chilling required which means you can mix the dough and have your first batch in the oven in no time.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Vegan butter. I normally use Earth Balance. Make these vegan funfetti cookies with your favourite vegan butter. If they don’t keep the shape when scooping the first one, add 1-2 tablespoons of extra flour.
Agave syrup. If you’re not a fan of agave syrup, you can substitute it for maple syrup or rice syrup.
Apple sauce. Mashed bananas can be used as a substitute for applesauce if you don’t have it on hand. The consistency of mashed bananas is thicker, so use less banana and add a little bit of water. You can use either Homemade Applesauce or store-bought.
Sprinkles. I used my Homemade Sprinkles, but feel free to use any sprinkles you like.
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 180ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until soft.
- Add the vanilla, apple juice, agave syrup and sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles.
- With a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until just set on the edges, but still underdone in the centre. Allow the vegan funfetti cookies to cool on the baking sheet.
RECIPE FAQs
It depends on the brand. In general, sprinkles don’t melt but tend to slightly bleed into the dough. That’s why if you would like to make the dough in advance, don’t add the sprinkles until you’re ready to make the cookies.
In my recipe for Homemade Sprinkles, you’ll learn all you need to know to make your own beautiful sprinkles, using your favourite colors.
I do both. I add sprinkles to the batter and I also coat the cookie balls with sprinkles. They look so festive that way!
Basically, sprinkles are made of powdered sugar, golden syrup, water and food coloring.
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RECIPE
Vegan Funfetti Cookies
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie scoop (scoop diameter: 2 inch /5 cm)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon vegan butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup agave syrup, or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 180ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, don’t grease it. You can also use a silicone baking mat to line the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla, apple juice, agave syrup and mix until almost combined. Scrape down the bowl.
- Then, sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until no streaks of flour remain. Scrape down the bowl again.
- Fold in the sprinkles. If using an electric mixer, mix on low.
- With a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls and top with some more sprinkles. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until just set on the edges but still underdone in the centre.
- Allow the funfetti cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Teodora Grujic
Perfect for upcoming holidays! It’s always nice to have this kind of recipe, both delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing!
Matt Ivan
I’m not vegan but still love these cookies! Even better they are low on processed sugars but full on flavor!
Moop Brown
I’m always looking for more vegan recipes to try and these cookies in particular look tasty, of the perfect texture, and like a treat everyone will enjoy.
Natalia
So happy that you love these cookies, Moop. I appreciate your feed back!
Alex
Ooh, cookies with apple juice! I’m intrigued. They are so darn fun and festive! My neighbor’s daughter is vegan and I always struggle to make a good vegan cookie for her. This recipe is a keeper!
Natalia
Hi, Alex! Thanks for your wonderful comment. I’m sure your neighbor’s daughter will love them. Oh, and the apple juice is used in vegan baking as a substitute for the eggs. Thank you again!
Erin
Oh, wow! I’m amazed that homemade sprinkles worked out so well. They, and these cookies, look amazing!
Natalia
Hi Erin! I’m so glad that you liked the funfetti cookies! Oh, and the homemade sprinkles are super fun to make and they don’t melt, which is fantastic. Thanks for commenting!
Amanda Dixon
These were such fun little treats! They came out perfectly soft, and they were super simple to whip up. Highly recommend!
Natalia
Hi Amanda, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed making this funfetti cookies and that they came out so well! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Kathryn
I’m so glad I found this recipe! Funfetti cookies are one of my favorites and your recipe looks amazing, love the sprinkles too 🙂
Natalia
Hi, Kathryn! Thank you so much! I am beyond happy to read your positive review. The sprinkles are homemade, you can find the link to the “Homemade Sprinkles” recipe in the post if you want to make your own. So glad you love them! Enjoy!
Linda
I made these cookies and they tasted amazing! Those were so easy to make and my kid loved how they turned out (yay sprinkles!). We had so much fun making them. Thanks for such a detailed recipe!
Natalia
You’re welcome, Linda! That is great to hear! I am so glad that you loved my recipe that much! Thank you so much for sharing and following along with me! XO
Chenee
These look so perfect! I love the homemade sprinkles! I can’t help trying new cookie recipes out and yours look so easy to make! Definitely going to give this a go. Thanks for the recipe!
Natalia
Hi, Chenee! Thanks to you for your sweet comment, I really appreciate it. I’m thrilled to hear you love these vegan funfetti cookies! Enjoy!
Kayla DiMaggio
These vegan funfetti cookies were easy and delicious! I loved how cute they turned out to be! My kids had so much fun making these with me!
Natalia
Hi, Kayla! Thank you so much! I am beyond happy to read your positive review. It’s so exciting to hear your kids had fun making them! So glad you all loved them! Enjoy! XO
Colleen
These cookies should have an emphasis on FUN. I’m excited to make them this weekend with my grandkids!
Natalia
They’re one of my favorite cookies to make! I’m sure your grandkids will have a good time. I would love to hear how it worked out for you. Enjoy!
Nicole Washington
Anything with sprinkles always gets my vote. Great idea!
Natalia
Hi Nicole, I can’t agree more! Sprinkles look so festive and fun. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. XO
Allyssa
Super fun to make and tasted really amazing! Will surely have this one again, highly recommended! Fam really loved it as well! Thanks for the recipe!
Natalia
Allyssa, it always makes my day when someone sends me feedback about a recipe and really loved it! So happy that your family enjoyed it. Thanks so much for coming back to comment!
Liz
Love how quick and easy this recipe is! Everything you like in a recipe: handful of ingredients, simple quick prep, and really delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Natalia
Hi Liz, you’re so welcome! And thanks for the comment!