Do I need to chill the cookie dough?

No. This recipe is designed to be mixed and baked without chilling—just let the melted butter cool briefly so the dough mixes properly. If you want an extra-thick cookie, you can chill the scooped dough balls for 30–60 minutes, but it isn’t required.

Could I substitute golden Oreos?

You could! I'm such a fan of the classic chocolate Oreo that I didn't test these with the golden variety. But feel free to swap them 1:1. Expect a lighter-looking cookie and a more vanilla-forward “birthday cake” vibe.

What makes these cookies soft and chewy?

Among many factors, brown sugar and browned or melted butter help produce cookies with soft centers and a hint of chewiness. Brown sugar adds moisture, and baking just until the edges are set (with centers slightly underdone) keeps the final texture soft after carryover heat finishes the bake.

Can I make these Oreo-stuffed?

I haven't tested these that way, but it would be a fun variation. I'd suggest making that version by wrapping the dough around a whole Oreo and sealing it well before baking.

How do you store these cookies?

These cookies will still taste fresh for 2-3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container. Alternatively, the balls of dough freeze well. Store them in an airtight container in the freezer and bring them out to bake whenever cookie cravings hit! You can also store already-baked cookies in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Do sprinkles bleed into the dough?

When you add sprinkles to your dough at the end of mixing, they really don't have much time to bleed. So long as you don't overmix, you should be good to go here! I find that jimmies work best, and most sprinkle brands you'll find at your local grocery store don't lose their color.

Funfetti Oreo Cookies (No Chill, Ready in 30 Minutes)

Name: Funfetti Oreo Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup (120 grams) white sugar; ¼ cup (45 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 ½ tsp imitation vanilla extract; ½ tsp almond extract; ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 ¾ cups (200 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 cup (90 grams) crushed Oreos, filling included (about 8 cookies); ½ cup (85 grams) rainbow sprinkles

Description

Soft, chewy Funfetti Oreo cookies packed with sprinkles and Oreo pieces. This no chill dough is ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for birthdays and parties.

Ingredients

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8 tablespoons (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (120 grams) white sugar
¼ cup (45 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar
1 ½ tsp imitation vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
1 ¾ cups (200 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 cup (90 grams) crushed Oreos, filling included (about 8 cookies)
½ cup (85 grams) rainbow sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Melt butter and let it cool for 15 minutes before step three.
Cream cooled melted butter, vanilla and almond extracts, and sugars together in your mixing bowl for 3 minutes.
Stop the mixer and add your salt, baking powder, and baking soda as well as your egg. Mix for about 45 seconds on medium speed before stopping the mixer to add your flour. Mix 30 more seconds on medium speed before pausing the mixer to add finely crushed Oreo pieces and sprinkles to the bowl, resuming mixing until they’re well-combined (about 30 seconds).
Scoop small (about ⅔ the size of a golf ball) round portions of your cookie dough onto ungreased aluminum baking sheets, with about 2 inches between each of them. Bake for 10-11 minutes.
Transfer cookies to cooling racks after they’ve sat on the baking sheets about 10 minutes outside of the oven and are firm enough to handle.

Notes

The nutritional information provided is an estimate based on the ingredients listed and is calculated using online nutritional calculators. This information may vary depending on various factors such as specific brands used, methods of preparation, and portion sizes. Please note that these estimates are not a substitute for professional dietary advice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: ~190
Sugar: ~18.0 g
Sodium: ~105 mg
Fat: ~7.3 g
Saturated Fat: ~4.0 g
Carbohydrates: ~29.3 g
Fiber: ~0.5 g
Protein: ~2.1 g
Cholesterol: ~27 mg