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Healthy Funfetti Cookies

★★★★★ 29 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin3/10/20

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Healthy Funfetti Cookies are a sweet treat that are equally as cute as they are delicious! They’re made using almond flour, maple syrup, and cashew butter for a healthy twist, and they require just 10 minutes of prep time!

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The most delicious and healthy funfetti cookies ever

Growing up, I always got so excited for birthdays because it meant one thing… funfetii! The rainbow cake was a classic staple for my friends and I, and it was always our go-to celebratory treat.

Even though the years have passed, I’d say I still get just as excited whenever I enjoy funfetti treats. I mean, what’s not to love? Funfetti tastes delicious, and it’s just… fun! With that being said, I knew some delicious funfetti cookies were in order.

As with all of my baking recipes, these cookies are made using healthier ingredients. I love to make treats that are packed with nutrients but still taste delicious, and these rainbow goodies are just that. You’re going to love this healthier treat!

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Ingredients used to make cake mix cookies

Funfetti cookie dough uses 8 ingredients and is made complete with a 3-ingredient frosting! Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

Cookie dough:

  • Almond flour
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Egg
  • Cashew butter
  • Almond extract
  • Maple syrup
  • Sprinkles

Frosting:

  • Powdered sugar
  • Water
  • Vanilla

To make this healthy dessert, you will need a baking sheet, parchment paper, 3 mixing bowls, and a mixing utensil.

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How to make healthy funfetti cookies

Rainbow cookies are extremely easy to make and only require 5-10 minutes of actual prep time. Other than that, the dough just needs to be chilled, followed by a bit of baking! You’re going to love how easy this recipe is.

To begin making healthy funfetti cookies, start by mixing the almond flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

In a second bowl, mix the egg, cashew butter, almond extract, and maple syrup.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix until well combined. Chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Remove the dough from the fridge and add as many sprinkles as desired.

Next, roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350F for 13-15 minutes.

While the cookies are baking, mix the frosting ingredients (powdered sugar, water, and vanilla) until well combined.

Remove the cookies from the oven. Once fully cooled, add the frosting on top.

Enjoy, and remember to keep refrigerated!

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Cookie baking tips

Here’s some helpful information about baking cookies that will make your experience extra fun…fetti!

Measure the flour accurately
Did you know that the amount of flour used can greatly change the consistency of your cookies? Too much flour can make for tough, dry cookies, and too little can make for overly runny batter. For the perfect result, spoon flour into a measuring cup and then level it off. Avoid scooping it from the package, as this creates a denser amount of flour.

Do I have to use regular rainbow sprinkles?
Of course not! I’m all about making recipes as easy as possible. That being said, any type of sprinkles will work. You can use chocolate sprinkles, rainbow nonpareils, or even the flat, thick kind! Regular rainbow sprinkles are usually used for funfetti, but use any kind that you have.

Why use parchment paper?
I used to think that parchment paper was used just to keep cookies from sticking. However, it’s actually used because it helps the cookies bake properly. Using parchment paper is better because it keeps the cookies from lying directly on the hot surface of the baking sheet, which helps create a perfectly golden, unstuck, non-burnt underside.

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Substitution options for funfetti cake cookies

When it comes time to make your delicious rainbow cookies and you find that you don’t have cashew butter on hand, don’t panic! It can be substituted with an ingredient that you most likely already have in your pantry. Here are some simple swaps for cashew butter, as well as other ingredients!

  • Cashew butter: Though cashew butter helps achieve a great flavor in these cookies, using a different nut butter is perfectly fine! Peanut, almond, or walnut butter are great to use at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Egg (vegan): For egg-free, vegan funfetti cookies, feel free to use apple sauce (1/4 cup) or ground flax seeds. If using seeds, mix 1 tablespoon of seeds with 3 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the water is absorbed and a gelatinous consistency is achieved. Then, stir into your batter as directed.
  • Maple syrup: In place of maple syrup, you can use molasses or honey. Using either will slightly altar the taste and texture, though it shouldn’t be detrimental to your recipe. Look up the conversion specific to your brand.

A healthier cookie option

Like mentioned above, funfetti cookies are a “healthier” treat that you can enjoy any time of the day! I used almond flour, cashew butter, and maple syrup to fill these cookies with extra nutrients like protein and fiber.

Plus, with all-natural sweeteners like maple syrup, I avoid the use of granulated sugar!

Try these delicious cookie recipes from Erin Lives Whole

Cookies are always a good idea. It’s not very often a platter of cookies doesn’t make someone’s day! Here are five more delicious cookie recipes for you to try. I recommend starting with the Banana Bread Cookies… Yum!

  • Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies
  • Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
  • Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies
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★★★★★ 5 from 29 reviews

Healthy Funfetti Cookies

Healthy Funfetti Cookies are a sweet treat that are equally as cute as they are delicious! They’re made using almond flour, maple syrup, and cashew butter for a healthy twist, and they require just 10 minutes of prep time!

Prep: 40Cook: 15Total: 55 minutes
Yield 12 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (what gives it cake batter flavor)
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles

Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • more sprinkles on top

 

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together all dry ingredients and set aside.
  3. In another bowl, mix together wet ingredients.
  4. Mix the wet and dry ingredients together and stir until combined. Store dough in fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
  5. Add in the sprinkles, roll into balls using wet hands if dough is sticky, and flatten slightly onto baking sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  6. While they are cooling, mix together powdered sugar, water, and vanilla. Once cookies have cooled completely, frost them and add more sprinkles.
  7. Store in fridge.

 

Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: gluten-free, dessertMethod: ovenCuisine: American
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  1. Gina says

    Posted on 3/16 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Erin! I can’t wait to make these! Quick question about the cashew butter. Did you use roasted or raw? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 3/18 at 8:52 pm

      Hi Gina, you can use either! I prefer raw. Let me know how your cookies came out!!

      Reply
  2. Alli says

    Posted on 7/7 at 5:39 pm

    Absolute best healthy cookie recipe! Have made them a bunch and the texture/flavor is hard to beat! Also they’re easy to make. Everyone always asks for more!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 7/8 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Alli, so happy they are such a hit!!

      Reply
  3. Maggie Reiff says

    Posted on 4/16 at 2:52 pm

    These are my go to for a last minute cookie to celebrate a friends birthday or just because 😉 super easy and taste just like funfetti!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/16 at 5:40 pm

      Hi Maggie, so glad you love them so much!!

      Reply
  4. Sarah S says

    Posted on 4/11 at 7:33 pm

    I’ve made these for two different friend’s birthdays and they are a hit every single time! I love that I can switch out the nut butter depending on my friend’s allergies! I’ve tried the recipes with PB, Almond Butter, and TJ’s new cashew butter, and they’ve all been great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/12 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Sarah, so happy everyone loves them and you made them your own!!

      Reply
  5. Amber says

    Posted on 1/13 at 4:08 pm

    soo good. i made them without the icing bc i’m not a fan of super sweet flavors and they were still perfect. such a unique and delish flavor

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:50 am

      Hi Amber, thanks for sharing and glad you liked them!

      Reply
  6. Kendall says

    Posted on 1/13 at 3:26 pm

    These taste amazing!!! Soft, flavorful, and rainbow! My boyfriend and I devoured them!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/14 at 11:38 am

      Hi Kendall, I am so glad you both enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  7. Jessica says

    Posted on 1/10 at 6:08 pm

    These cookies are amazing!! I used peanut butter instead of cashew butter and it was soooooo good!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:21 pm

      Hi Jessica, I am so glad you enjoyed them and made them your own!

      Reply
  8. Colleen says

    Posted on 1/10 at 10:53 am

    These cookies are amazing! Made these for someone’s birthday and they couldn’t tell they were better for you. These are now my go to recipes for friend’s birthdays – so easy to make and so so so yummy! Definitely make a double batch so you can eat the dough AND have enough to make cookies too 😉

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/12 at 10:04 pm

      Hi Colleen, I love that they’re part of your friends’ birthday celebrations! I hope someone makes them for yours! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  9. Alana says

    Posted on 1/5 at 8:57 pm

    I usually make my own vanilla cream cheese frosting for these BUT WOW THESE COOKIES. So good. So fluffy. Might actually be my favorite recipe from Erin!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/6 at 4:19 pm

      Hi Alana, I am so happy you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  10. Veronica says

    Posted on 1/3 at 7:07 pm

    Loved this recipe! Birthday cake flavored anything is my favorite and these are a healthy alternative to get my fix! Definitely will make these again and again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 3:13 pm

      Hi Veronica, so glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  11. Alyssa says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:54 pm

    These taste AMAZING and are easy to make! One of my go-to cookie recipes because they’re always a hit.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Alyssa, I am so happy you love them!

      Reply
  12. Sarah A says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:25 pm

    These cookies are so fun! I tried to get away with using peanut butter instead of cashew butter but it was too peanut-y for me so I recommend sticking with the cashew butter or maybe even almond butter so it’s not super overpowering! Thank you Erin 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:30 pm

      Hi Sarah, thanks for sharing! Hope you can make it again with cashew butter!

      Reply
  13. Marissa says

    Posted on 1/3 at 3:18 pm

    I love all of ELW recipes I’ve tried but these are hands down my favorite! So soft and delicious..and fun! Every time I make them for an occasion, multiple people ask for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/4 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Marissa, I am thrilled you love them so much! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Laura t says

    Posted on 12/11 at 12:15 pm

    This was the first ELW recipe I ever made and remember loving them so much. I’m so glad seeing this recipe on Jeff Mauro’s Instagram turned me onto ELW! My kitchen has been better since ELW was introduced to me.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Caroline says

    Posted on 10/20 at 7:12 pm

    These cookies are sooo good! I made them for my boyfriend and he ate 6 in one sitting. They are a staple for me now, so fun to mix up the color of the sprinkles to match different holidays/occasions!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/21 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Caroline, I am so glad you both enjoyed them!

      Reply
  16. Meg says

    Posted on 9/9 at 10:59 pm

    Loved how easy this recipe was!! I subbed almond butter and it was still amazing – all of the cookies are gone from my friends within an hour of being ready. Taste reminded me of marzipan pops I had while studying in Spain!!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/10 at 12:50 pm

      Hi Meg, thanks so much for your kind words! I am so happy you enjoyed them and oh those pops sound so good too!

      Reply
  17. Kayla says

    Posted on 8/23 at 1:15 pm

    These are so tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/24 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Kayla, so happy you like them! Sprinkles make every recipe better don’t they?!

      Reply
  18. Abbey says

    Posted on 8/13 at 1:16 pm

    Another amazing recipe! These cookies are dangerously good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
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