Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
These cheerful Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies transform boxed cake mix into soft, chewy treats studded with colorful sprinkles. With their vanilla-forward flavor and tender texture, they deliver birthday cake vibes in convenient cookie form.
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz Funfetti cake mix (or white/vanilla cake mix plus 1/3 cup sprinkles)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil canola oil works too
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for enhanced flavor
- 1/4 cup additional rainbow sprinkles for mixing in jimmies work best, avoid nonpareils as they bleed
- Extra sprinkles for rolling optional, but adds great texture and appearance
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. This temperature ensures the cookies spread just right without burning.
- Pour the entire cake mix into a large bowl, making sure to break up any lumps with your fingers or a whisk.
- Add the oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until completely combined. The dough will be quite thick and somewhat sticky – this is exactly what you want!
- Fold in the additional 1/4 cup of sprinkles gently with a spatula until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing which can cause sprinkle colors to bleed.
- Scoop the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, forming balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll the dough balls in extra sprinkles if desired, then place on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are just set but the centers still look slightly underdone. They’ll firm up as they cool, resulting in the perfect chewy texture.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The dough can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. If chilled, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before scooping.
- For perfectly round cookies, use a round cookie cutter slightly larger than your cookie and swirl it around each warm cookie right after they come out of the oven.
- These cookies freeze beautifully! Store cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- If you can’t find Funfetti cake mix, use white or vanilla cake mix and add extra sprinkles.
- The cookies will appear slightly puffy when first removed from the oven but will settle as they cool.