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    Funfetti Cream Cheese Cookies

    March 16, 2022 by Vegetarian Republic 10 Comments

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    These delicious fluffy Funfetti cream cheese cookies have the most delightful flavor. These are perfectly sweet with a nice tang from cream cheese. What’s more? There are hidden surprises of chocolate chips in these sweet nuggets.

    Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies

    If you liked my cookies you sure would like these Stained Glass Cookies and Easy Butter cookies.

    Why we love this recipe for these Gooey Butter Cookies:

    Colorful – You can add whichever color of Sprinkles that you like and you can increase the amount of sprinkles as well.
    Not overly sweet but you can add more sweetness easily – These Cream cheese cookies are not overly sweet but they do have chocolate chips in them for the little heavenly surprises. If you would like more sweetness, drizzle some melted chocolate on top.
    They freeze well.

    Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies

    The ingredients you will need: to make these Funfetti Cream Cheese Cookies:

    The dry mixture :

    All Purpose Flour
    Baking Powder
    Corn starch

    The Wet mixture:

    Granulated Sugar
    Butter
    Cream Cheese
    Egg
    Vanilla extract

    Additions:

    White chocolate chips – For the goodness in every bite
    Sprinkles – For color of course. I ordered mine from Sweetapolita

    Step by step instruction:

    Set the oven to 350 degrees.
    Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
    Prepare the dry Mixture:
    Mix All Purpose flour, Baking powder, Corn Starch and tiny bit of Salt. Stir with a spoon and set it aside.
    Prepare the wet mixture:

    Cream Butter and sugar in stand mixer
    Cream Butter and sugar in stand mixer
    Added Cream Cheese to Butter and Sugar
    Add Cream cheese and mix


    In a Stand mixer, mix Butter and Sugar together, scrape the bowl.
    Add Cream Cheese and mix.
    Add the Eggs and mix
    Add Vanilla Extract and mix properly.
    Take the dry mixture and stir in Sprinkles and Chocolate Chips.
    Slowly add the dry mix to the stand mixer bowl while the Mixer is running at a stirring speed.
    When the first half cup gets gently mixed, add the next half cup and let mix.
    Add all of the dry mixture and mix everything together properly at no more than medium speed.
    The mixture will be slightly sticky but still manageable. Take some dough as shown in the picture and roll it on your hand. Then slightly press the dough to make a disc like shape.

    Mix the eggs and Vanilla extract
    Mix the eggs and Vanilla extract
    Mixture of dry ingredients
    Mix dry ingredients and add sprinkles and chocolate chips
    Dry mixture added to wet mixture
    Start adding dry mixture ½ cup at a time

    Bake:
    Place on a cookie sheet. Make the rest of the cookies and fill up the cookie sheet. Keep about an inch of distance between the cookies.
    Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

    Small flattened balls of cookie dough
    Make small balls of cookie dough by rolling between hands and flatten slightly
    Flatened cookie dough with sprinkles on top
    Add some sprinkles on top


    Once cold, place in the oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. The cookies should not be brown on sides or on top. They are only slightly brown at the bottom.
    Serve as is with a cup of warm tea.

    Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies

    FAQs for Funfetti Cookies:

    Can you Freeze these Cookies – yes, you can freeze them Store in an airtight container and they will last a month. Just thaw for a few hours on the kitchen counter before you serve.
    Cookies feel dry – Cookies can feel dry if there is too much flour in them. I suggest you sift the flour first, stir with a spoon and then measure so you get only exact amount needed.
    Cookie Dough is sticky – The dough can be sticky but should not be overly sticky. You can keep the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes and then roll it. Alternatively use a few drops of water to dampen the hands slightly to make rolling easier. Don’t over-wet the hands.
    Place the cookie sheet on the center rack so they can bake at even temperature and don’t burn.
    Cookies are not sweet enough – I find the sweetness in these cookies just perfect but if you would like you can drizzle some powdered sugar on top or melt some chocolate in microwave at 20 second interval and drizzle on top.

    If you make this recipe and love it, remember to stop back and give it a five star rating – it helps other people find it.

    Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies
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    5 from 2 votes

    Funfetti Cream Cheese Cookies

     These delicious fluffy Funfetti cream cheese cookies have the most delightful flavor. They are perfectly sweet with a nice tang from cream cheese.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword Cream Cheese cookies, Crescent cookies, Funfetti cookie recipe
    Servings 20

    Ingredients

    • 2 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Corn starch
    • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cup Butter
    • 6 oz Cream Cheese
    • 1 + 1 Egg + yolk
    • 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
    • 1 Cup White chocolate chips
    • ½ Cup Sprinkles

    Instructions

    • Set the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
    • Mix All Purpose flour, Baking powder, Corn Starch and tiny bit of Salt. Stir with a spoon and set it aside. (Dry mixture)
    • In a Stand mixer, mix Butter and Sugar together, scrape the bowl.
    • Add Cream Cheese and mix.
    • Add the Egg plus the Egg yolk and mix
    • Add Vanilla Extract and mix properly.
    • Take the dry mixture and stir in Sprinkles and Chocolate Chips.
    • Slowly add the dry mix to the stand mixer bowl while the Mixer is running at a stirring speed.
    • When the first half cup gets gently mixed, add the next half cup and let mix.
    • Add all of the dry mixture and mix everything together properly at no more than medium speed.
    • The mixture will be slightly sticky but still manageable. Take some dough as shown in the picture and roll it on your hand. Then slightly press the dough to make a disc like shape.
    • Place on a cookie sheet. Make the rest of the cookies and fill up the cookie sheet. Keep about an inch of distance between the cookies.
    • Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
    • Once cold, place in the oven and bake for 13-14 minutes. The cookies should not be brown on sides or on top. They are only slightly brown at the bottom.
    • Serve as is with a cup of warm tea.
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    Comments

    1. Sharon

      March 22, 2022 at 5:44 am

      Oh, what FUN these funfetti cookies are! the addition of the cream cheese makes them so fluffy and light.

      Reply
    2. Colleen

      March 22, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      These funfetti cookies and not only fun, but super tasty! Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!

      Reply
    3. Jere Cassidy

      March 22, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      I love sprinkles in my cookies and of course, the kids think they are the best. Love the easy recipe.

      Reply
    4. Freya

      March 23, 2022 at 12:59 pm

      Funfetti makes everything better! These cookies were so easy to make and so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Uma Raghupathi

      March 23, 2022 at 6:52 pm

      Funfetti cream cheese looks perfect and delcious. My kids love these kinds of cookies, and I will make them for sure 🙂

      Reply
    6. Amanda

      March 23, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      Loved these funfetti cookies! I always loved funfetti growing up, and this totally took me back to childhood. Talk about some delicious comfort food!

      Reply
    7. Veronika Sykorova

      March 25, 2022 at 9:22 am

      Made these cookies for my friend's birthday party this weekend and they're delicious - of course, I had to try one haha! Super simple ingredients and easy to make.

      Reply
    8. Leslie

      March 26, 2022 at 10:30 am

      I love a good butter cookie recipe. They are just the most classic, perfect cookie in my opinion! I love your recipe!

      Reply
    9. Debbie

      March 27, 2022 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I made these funfetti cream cheese cookies for a pot luck and they were a hit with the kids and adults. They were fluffy and really cake like , so so good. Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
    10. Jacqueline Debono

      March 27, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      I've never made cookies with cream cheese but now I'm dying to try. These funfetti cookies look so good and sound delicious!

      Reply

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