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    Home » Cookies » Vegan Funfetti Cookies

    Vegan Funfetti Cookies

    Published: Jul 27, 2021 · Modified: Oct 27, 2022 by Natalia · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Stack of cookies with sprinkles on a cooling rack
    Above: stack of cookies. Below: cookies on a round cooling rack.
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    Sprinkle Cookies on a round cooling rack and a bowl full of colourful sprinkles
    Above: stack of cookies. Below: cookies on a round cooling rack.

    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!

    Stack of cookies with sprinkles on a parchment paper over a cooling rack
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    • WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE
    • RECIPE INGREDIENTS
    • INGREDIENTS NOTES AND SUBSTITUTIONS
    • STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
    • RECIPE FAQs
    • RELATED RECIPES
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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.

    Sprinkle Cookies on a round cooling rack and a bowl full of colourful sprinkles

    RECIPE INGREDIENTS

    Ingredients for the cookies: butter, brown sugar, apple sauce, agave syrup, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sprinkles

    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

    step by step to make Vegan Funfetti Cookies: creaming butter and sugar, mixing rest of ingredients.
    1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF / 180ºC. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, beat butter and sugar until soft.
    2. Add the vanilla, apple juice, agave syrup and sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk together until combined.
    3. Fold in the sprinkles. 
    cookie dough balls on a parchment paper. Baked cookies on a parchment paper.
    1. With a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls. 
    2. 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.
    Hand holding a sprinkle cookie over a glass of milk

    RECIPE FAQs

    Do sprinkles melt in the oven? 

    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. 

    How do you make sprinkles? 

    In my recipe for Homemade Sprinkles, you’ll learn all you need to know to make your own beautiful sprinkles, using your favourite colors.

    Do you put sprinkles on cookies before or after baking?

    I do both. I add sprinkles to the batter and I also coat the cookie balls with sprinkles. They look so festive that way!

    What are sprinkles made of? 

    Basically, sprinkles are made of powdered sugar, golden syrup, water and food coloring.

    Bowl with colourful sprinkles.

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    RECIPE

    Stack of cookies with sprinkles on a cooling rack

    Vegan Funfetti Cookies

    NATALIA @ SIMPLE GREEN RECIPES
    These Vegan Funfetti Cookies are soft, chewy and super easy to make! 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!
    5 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings 16 medium-size 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!

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS. Cookie dough can be made three days in advance. Then, store it in the fridge well wrapped so it doesn’t get dry. If you need to make it farther in advance, freeze the dough.
    FREEZING THE DOUGH. You can  freeze the vegan cookie dough for up to 3 months, before adding the sprinkles. Sprinkles tend to bleed a bit, so it’s better to add them when you’re about to make the cookies. To freeze the dough, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the freezer. 
    INGREDIENTS AND SUBSTITUTIONS 
    Vegan butter. I normally use Earth Balance. Make these vegan confetti cookies with 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 it, you can substitute it for maple syrup or rice syrup. 
    Apple sauce. Mashed bananas can be used as a substitute for applesauce. The consistency is thicker, so use less banana and add a little bit of water.
    Sprinkles. I used my Homemade Sprinkles, but feel free to use any sprinkles you like.
    NUTRITION INFORMATION
    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. 
    See our full nutrition disclosure. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 459IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Course Dessert
    Keyword funfetti cookies, sprinkle cookies, vegan funfetti cookies
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    Comments

    1. Teodora Grujic

      October 12, 2021 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      Perfect for upcoming holidays! It’s always nice to have this kind of recipe, both delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Matt Ivan

      October 11, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not vegan but still love these cookies! Even better they are low on processed sugars but full on flavor!

      Reply
    3. Moop Brown

      August 02, 2021 at 5:33 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 03, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        So happy that you love these cookies, Moop. I appreciate your feed back!

        Reply
    4. Alex

      August 01, 2021 at 9:21 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 02, 2021 at 1:01 pm

        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!

        Reply
    5. Erin

      August 01, 2021 at 9:05 am

      Oh, wow! I’m amazed that homemade sprinkles worked out so well. They, and these cookies, look amazing!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 06, 2021 at 1:14 pm

        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!

        Reply
    6. Amanda Dixon

      August 01, 2021 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      These were such fun little treats! They came out perfectly soft, and they were super simple to whip up. Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 02, 2021 at 1:04 pm

        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!

        Reply
    7. Kathryn

      July 30, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so glad I found this recipe! Funfetti cookies are one of my favorites and your recipe looks amazing, love the sprinkles too 🙂

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 03, 2021 at 5:21 am

        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!

        Reply
    8. Linda

      July 30, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        August 03, 2021 at 5:15 am

        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

        Reply
    9. Chenee

      July 29, 2021 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 9:41 am

        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!

        Reply
    10. Kayla DiMaggio

      July 29, 2021 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 9:45 am

        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

        Reply
    11. Colleen

      July 28, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies should have an emphasis on FUN. I’m excited to make them this weekend with my grandkids!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 9:59 am

        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!

        Reply
    12. Nicole Washington

      July 28, 2021 at 11:05 am

      Anything with sprinkles always gets my vote. Great idea!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 9:53 am

        Hi Nicole, I can’t agree more! Sprinkles look so festive and fun. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. XO

        Reply
    13. Allyssa

      July 28, 2021 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 9:57 am

        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!

        Reply
    14. Liz

      July 27, 2021 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Natalia

        July 30, 2021 at 10:07 am

        Hi Liz, you’re so welcome! And thanks for the comment!


        Reply
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