These funfetti cookies are made with the help of a cake mix! Cover them in rainbow sprinkles and watch the compliments roll in, they’re always a huge hit with the kids.
Who can resist a great sprinkle cookie? These funfetti cake mix cookies come together in just minutes and taste as pretty as they look.
Sometimes you need a sweet treat, but you don’t want to end up with a 2 hour baking project or a sink full of dirty dishes. These bright and colorful funfetti cookiesstart with a box of came mix, which makes them the perfect quick and easy dessert option!
How to make funfetti cookies
You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make funfetti cookies: cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and sprinkles. That’s it! A box of white cake mix is mixed with the oil, egg and vanilla to form a thick batter, then a whole bunch of sprinkles are stirred in.
I believe there’s no such thing as too many sprinkles, so the balls of cookie dough are rolled in a second coating of sprinkles before they hit the oven.
You can use any kind of sprinkle you like here. During the holidays, I use Christmas sprinkles, or you could use pastel sprinkles for Easter or red white and blue for 4th of July. The possibilities are endless!
The final result is a soft and chewy cookie that’s delicious and fun to eat. Kids gravitate towards these cookies! I brought these cookies to a party last month and they were the first thing to go.
I try to always keep the ingredients for cake mix cookies in my pantry, you just never know when you’ll need a quick treat!
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- Avalanche Cookies
- Microwave Caramels
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Funfetti Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 18.25 ounce box white cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sprinkles divided use
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil and vanilla until smooth.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of the sprinkles.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon sized balls.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of sprinkles onto a plate. Roll the balls of dough around in the sprinkles to coat.
- Place the balls of dough 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. You will need to work in batches.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned.
- Cool, then remove from the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough. Serve immediately, or store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- You can really use any flavor of cake mix here to switch up the flavor a bit - yellow and chocolate cake mixes are nice options!
- I coat a tablespoon in cooking spray, then scoop balls of dough out of the bowl. It's easier to roll them that way, no sticking to your hands!
krista says
February 27, 2018 at 2:59 pmCan these be frozen? And for how long?
Sara says
February 27, 2018 at 8:51 pmYes, they’ll stay good in the freezer for 3 months!
Anosa says
February 15, 2018 at 11:07 pmI have always loved sprinkles and can not get enough of them, these funfetti cookies look absolutely yummy and so eye catching too
Our Family World says
February 15, 2018 at 9:47 pmI love how colorful these cookies are! I am just wondering how long they would last though. Once my little nephews and nieces get their hands on them, all I will have left are crumbs! Thanks for the recipe! This would be great for birthday parties too.
Rachel Ferrucci says
February 15, 2018 at 9:13 pmThese cookies are so festive and fun. They are great for any holiday! I want to make these for Easter, I didn’t realize how easy cookies are.
Chubskulit Rose says
February 15, 2018 at 6:51 amThese looks so festive. My children love sprinkles and they would love these!
Terri Steffes says
February 15, 2018 at 6:47 amMy daughter is 30 and I remember when funfetti came out. We had to have everything funfetti! These cookies would have definitely made her list!
Ricci says
February 15, 2018 at 12:29 amThese Funfetti Cookies are ADORABLE!! I would love to make these for when my nieces and nephews visit!!
Sandy N Vyjay says
February 14, 2018 at 11:30 pmThe Funfetti cookies look so colurful and visually appealing. The kids, of course, are sure to love it, but the adults too will be bowled over.
Emily says
February 14, 2018 at 12:48 pmThese are adorable! My kids would have a lot of fun making these, and eating them too! I have such a sweet tooth so I am all about making cookies.
Sarah Bailey says
February 14, 2018 at 12:40 pmOh now these are some awesome looking cookies! I absolutely love the idea of using funfetti on them, perfect for bringing out at a celebration!
Heather says
February 14, 2018 at 12:17 pmThese look amazing. I so want to make some for the kids. I think everthing is just a bit more fun with funfetti.
Tomi C says
February 14, 2018 at 11:17 amToo cute and what a fun recipe to make with the kiddos.I love that it uses cake mix so there’s less mixing and measuring even though you could let kids scoop the mix out of the box. Looks yummy!
Saidah Washington says
February 14, 2018 at 10:59 amThose cookies look so good!!! I would love to eat those right now. I am so hungrys
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
February 14, 2018 at 8:53 amOh my goodness, these cookies look and sound delicious! I am a big fan of sprinkle cookies. They are probably my fave of all time. I would love to have two or three or ten.
Jeanette says
February 14, 2018 at 5:21 amThose look so colorful and delicious! That would be a fun Valentines cookie for my kiddos. They are easy to make and they’re pretty.
Candy says
February 14, 2018 at 4:54 amThis is one cookie that is always a big hit for the kids. Who doesn’t love sprinkles. Make a double batch.
robin rue says
February 14, 2018 at 3:50 amThose cookies are so colorful and fun! I am sure they would be the hit of any party you served them at.
Alli Smith says
February 14, 2018 at 3:43 amI love making cookies with cake mixes. The flavor possibilities are endless and I’m looking forward to trying your funfetti cookies. The kids will love these.