If you’ve never made cookies from a cake mix before, you are in for such a treat. The texture is what I love most about these funfetti cake mix cookies – they come out incredibly soft and pillowy, almost like a tiny cake in cookie form. Just a few simple ingredients, and 20 minutes to have warm, delicious cookies on your plate!
These vibrant cake mix cookies are the perfect sweet treat for all the lazy bakers (like me!) out there. We’ve all been there… you have a sweet tooth and want something that is super simple to prepare. These cookies are the answer to your cravings!
Not only are these cookies easy to make, but they’re also so fun and colorful! These are perfect for a kids party, baby showers, or even for gifting during the holidays. Just wrap them up nicely and you’ve got a tasty and pretty holiday gift.
🍬 Ingredients
You seriously only need five ingredients to make these cookies, and they are fantastic.
✅Boxed Cake Mix – For best results, use the funfetti cake mix. It’s so tasty and gives you that bright, bold flavor you are looking for.
✅Sprinkles – The star of the show are vibrant sprinkles. They are so playful and fun.
✅Vanilla – A little bit of vanilla gives you that bakery flavor that’s truly irresistible. Swap it for almond extract for a fun twist.
✅Eggs – The universal binder for baked goods!
✅Canola Oil – Vegetable oil works too!
✅Frosting – We used store-bought frosting. This is optional – the cookies will be delicious even without it.
🍽️ Instructions
I can’t wait for you to sink your teeth into these easy cake mix cookies. Don’t forget to take them to all your upcoming parties and events too.
👉Step 1: Heat the oven to 375 degrees and add parchment paper to the baking sheet.
👉Step 2: Add the eggs, cake mix, oil, and vanilla into a large bowl. Combine until all the cake is well and incorporated.
👉Step 3: Fold in the sprinkles carefully. Don’t mix too much or they will bleed into the batter.
👉Step 4: Use nonstick spray to grease your hands, then roll the cookie dough into balls. Put them on the baking sheet leaving one inch in between the cookies.
👉Step 5: Add a few extra sprinkles on the cookie dough balls. You can never REALLY have enough, right?!
👉Step 6: Put the cookies in the oven and bake them for 10-11 minutes. The cookies will firm up as they cool down.
👉Step 7 (Optional): Once they cool down, dip the cookies in frosting and sprinkle some funfetti on that side. It’s okay if you don’t have any frosting, they will still be delicious!
📌 Expert Tips
- Don’t over-mix the batter. If you do, the cookies will be dense, hard, and not as delicious as light and fluffy as you want.
- Check your oven temperature. Use an oven thermometer to test the temp every once in a while. Adjust the temp if needed, so you don’t over- or under-cook them.
- Don’t overbake. They will become hard and dry if you bake them too long, so keep a close watch. Take them out when they are still quite soft, as they will continue to bake for about two minutes on the cookie sheet after being removed from the oven.
- Allow the cookie sheet to cool between batches. If you put more cookie dough on a hot sheet, it’s going to start baking right away. This can affect the entire texture of the cookie. I am too impatient to wait, so I rotate between two cookie sheets.
- Don’t bake more than one batch of cookies at a time. Overcrowding the oven will affect how the cookies bake. For the best results, baking one batch at a time is the way to go.
- Leave the cookies on the baking sheet to finish cooking. Leaving the cookies on the baking sheet is actually a crucial step that many people skip. First, this will allow the cookies to be easily moved without tearing the bottom, and they keep baking for a few minutes.
🍒 Mix-in Options
Instead of sprinkling extra sprinkles on top like I did, consider adding different mix-ins.
- Add white chocolate chips for a double chocolate cookie.
- Add dried sweetened cherries or cranberries. This will add a gorgeous color to offset the white batter.
- Add dark chocolate chips for a tuxedo funfetti chocolate chip cookie.
- Roll the entire cookie ball into the funfetti sprinkles, so they are completely covered prior to baking.
- Mix in a 1/4 cup peanut butter chips with 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips. I haven’t tried the Heath chips, but I imagine that they would be fun.
Allow your imagination to run wild here. Cake mix cookies are so much fun to make, plus they are so cheap! We adapted the 8 Christmas Cookie Mix In’s and used a basic cake mix cookie like this one and used the suggested mix ins! So much fun!
❓ Recipe FAQ
It’s important not to over-bake the cookies, so it’s a good idea to know what you’re looking for. When done, the edges of the cookies will be golden brown. You’ll notice the centers are still soft. Always leave the cookies on the sheet until they cool down. Once you remove them from the oven, the center will flatten out a little and finish baking.
The other tip I have is to invest in a nice oven thermometer to see the actual temperature of your oven. I just bought a new thermometer and found out my oven is cooking 15 degrees UNDER what I set it at. I had to accommodate for that.
Yes, absolutely! You can really use any kind of cake mix you have on hand and follow the same recipe. They will be delicious cookie no matter what flavor you go with. Here are some ideas to try:
Red Velvet Cake – Use red velvet cake mix and add in some white chocolate chips. Yum!
Devil’s Food – You may not ever want a regular cookie again after you taste these scrumptious treats. Toss in a few semi-sweet chocolate chips to take them to the next level of yummy.
Spice Cake – You’ll be hooked on these spicy cookies! Add some of your favorite cream cheese frosting and drizzle over the top after taking them from the oven.
Lemon Cake – If you’re looking for something light and refreshing, add a lemon cake mix to your list.
Strawberry Cake – Another option for a simple and divine flavor that will win over any crowd. They are delightful with cream cheese frosting and garnished with pink sprinkles.
Yes, you can make some substitutions in these funfetti cake mix cookies for the eggs. Whether you have an allergy or just don’t like using eggs, you have a few options. For best results, use 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, applesauce, or mashed banana instead of an egg. The texture will be a little different, but they will taste great.
Yes, if you want to make these cake mix cookies sugar free, you’ll need to start with a sugar-free cake mix. Then use sugar-free sprinkles to the batter. They will taste just as amazing and you won’t even know the difference.
After the cookies have cooled, place them inside of an airtight storage container. I use a Ziploc bag. They will last 4-5 days in the pantry or on the counter. These are great for making ahead for parties and events because they last a few days.
Yes, you can freeze these cookies. For best results, flash freeze them by placing the cookies in the freezer on a baking sheet for one hour. Then remove them from the baking sheet and place them inside of a storage container or freezer bag. They will last up to one month in the freezer. To eat them, just thaw them out and devour!
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Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 15 oz. Box Funfetti Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ cup Canola Oil
- 1 tbsp. Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Sprinkles plus additional for topping
- tub Frosting optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- Add cake mix, eggs, canola oil and vanilla to a large bowl. Mix well until the dry cake mix has been completely incorporated.
- Gently fold the sprinkles into the batter.
- Spray hands with nonstick spray. Roll dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet at least 1″ apart to allow the cookies room to expand.
- Top each dough ball with additional sprinkles and gently pat sprinkles into tops of cookies before baking.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Cookies will be a bit soft to handle, but they’ll firm up a bit as they cool. The bottoms should be lightly golden. Let them cool before enjoying.
- Optionally, dip the cookies in frosting and sprinkle that side with some extra funfetti.
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Fun cookies!
Do you refrigerate when youve rolled them or before you roll them
Hi Morgan! No, you don’t have to refrigerate them. You know using cake mix they are going to be sticky and more wet so you certainly can refrigerate them with no worries at all! 🙂
If you were to refrigerate dough wouldn’t be before you rolled them into one inch balls
You can do either but making into balls would be easier! I’ll add that in! Thanks, Eriana!!
Can vegetable oil be substituted for the canola oil?
Yep! Great question!
This is the perfect recipe for my 7 year old to make. He is getting more and more into the kitchen and this is something he could do himself! Thank you!
Cake mix cookies are so much fun with kids! We love them. Thanks for the recipe!
I love these fun cookies! Kids are so excited every time I bake!
They are so great for kids! They love the fun colors. 🙂