Colorful and Festive Twist on a Homemade Sweet Treat
Funfetti cake mix cookies are a deliciously festive sweet treat or dessert that will surely put smiles on everyone’s face. All you need are a few basic ingredients and a tiny bit of effort to have a big batch of homemade cookies! These are delicious cookies to serve with coffee or any other favorite beverage!
How to Make Funfetti Cookies
Next time you see cake mixes on sale, pick up a funfetti flavor. It has colorful sprinkles that turn any event into a special occasion. You can find all of the ingredients at any grocery store.
Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix (15-16 ounce box)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups butter, softened
- Frosting (optional)
Instructions
Preparation to Cook. Preheat your oven to 350˚ F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix the Dough. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it’s smooth and fluffy.
Add the Eggs. Add the eggs to the butter and continue mixing until well combined.
Next Add Cake Mix. Pour the Funfetti cake mix into the bowl with the butter and eggs. Mix everything together until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Be careful not to over-mix; just blend until the dough comes together.
Form the Cookies. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon. They should be about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Don’t flatten them out too much because they will spread out as they cook.
Bake the Cookies. Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
Cool and Serve. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add Optional Frosting. For an extra sweet touch, consider frosting these cookies with your favorite frosting. Sprinkle some colorful jimmies or sprinkles on top to enhance their festive appearance.
Gluten-Free Version
I’m not able to eat cookies with gluten, so I have a work-around. If you want to make these cookies gluten-free, start out with either a white or yellow gluten-free cake mix. Add 1/2 cup of your favorite sprinkles to the mix. All of the rest of the directions are the same as for the regular version.
More Easy Cookie Recipes
I love homemade cookies as much as anyone. However, I don’t have the time or desire to make the process any more complicated than necessary. Here are some of our favorite super easy cookie recipes:
Chocolate Caramel Cookies – The blend of chocolate and caramel flavors delivers one of the tastiest cookies you can make. There’s no doubt in my mind that these will be popular with almost any crowd!
Butterscotch Pecan Cookies – I love the sweet and nutty flavors of these yummy cookies! They remind me somewhat of the pecan sandies that I grew up with. Only they’re a bit sweeter.
Lemon Crinkle Cookies – These delicious cake mix cookies from Out of the Box Baking are perfect for lemon lovers! They are SO good!
Sugar Cookies – One of the easiest types of cookies I make without using a cake mix are these sugar cookies. They are the perfect treat when you’re craving something sweet!
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies – These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are absolutely delicious! They’re made without flour, so they’re gluten-free! And everyone I’ve served them to has loved them!
All-Occasion Homemade Funfetti Cookies
These Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to casual get-togethers with friends and family. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with the yummy flavors of vanilla and sprinkles.
Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, making them a great choice for anyone who enjoys baked treats. Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee, they’re wonderful. Pack them for a picnic, or surprise someone with a homemade treat. These cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!
3-Ingredient Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
These colorful funfetti cake mix cookies are easy to make, and they're so fun to eat!
Ingredients
- 1 box funfetti cake mix (15-16 ounce box)
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cups butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the butter in a large bowl and cream it with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the eggs and mix into the butter with your mixer.
- Pour the funfetti cake mix into the butter and egg mixture. Mix until all of the ingredients are combined. Don’t over-mix it.
- Scoop tablespoon sized balls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, approximately 2 inches apart. Using the back of a spoon, flatten them out just a little bit.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until the edges are a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Then transfer them to a cooling rack.
- After they reach room temperature, they’re ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t put the cookies too close together on the pan, or they’ll spread into each other.
- If you want to frost them, use your favorite frosting, either from a can or homemade. You can also add sprinkles (or jimmies, depending on what you call them) for an extra sweet and festive touch.
- For a gluten-free version of this cookie, start out with a gluten-free cake mix, either white or yellow cake. Add 1/2 cup of colorful sprinkles. Follow the rest of the recipe as you would for the regular version.
Nutrition Information
Yield
18Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 185Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 41mgSodium 281mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 0gSugar 13gProtein 2g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.