Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

These funfetti cake mix cookies are made with only 5 ingredients, starting with a simple cake mix! They’re chewy, soft, and dotted with a rainbow of colorful sprinkles to suit any celebration.

Why this recipe works

Funfetti cake is a classic celebratory dessert from birthdays to graduations and everything in between. But when that extra cake mix box you thought you would use sits alone in the pantry it’s never a bad idea to shape them into funfetti cake mix cookies, whether you’re celebrating or not.

Optionally top them with vanilla frosting like we did in our confetti cake mix cookies then garnish with additional sprinkles. They’ll be just like a poppable and portable funfetti cake disguised as a cookie!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CAKE MIX – You’ll need a standard 15.25 ounce box of funfetti cake mix, the kind that uses vegetable oil, eggs, and water. However, you will not need the water for these cookies. Please follow the ingredients we have provided in the recipe card at the end of this post as you’ll be using sour cream in addition to the vegetable oil and eggs.

SPRINKLES – Rainbow jimmies are the best kind of sprinkle to use when it comes to mixing into batters, whether that be cupcakes, cakes, cookies, you name it. Rainbow jimmies don’t tend to bleed their color when met with wet batter.

SOUR CREAM – The sour cream adds moisture to the cookies.

How to Make Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, oil, eggs, and sour cream until fully combined. Fold in rainbow jimmies until evenly distributed.
3. Use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to drop the cookie dough in mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. (We made 2 tablespoon size cookies.)
4. Bake cookies for 11 minutes, until puffed and set.
5. Allow cookies to cool for 1-2 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

These cookies will store well in an air-tight container kept at room temperature for 4-5 days.

Yes, absolutely! To freeze the dough, place the dough balls on a baking sheet and flash freeze until solid. Transfer the solid dough balls to a large ziptop bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To freeze baked cake mix cookies, store in a large ziptop bag or air-tight container kept in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough, cover it with plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. You can even shape the dough into balls so they are ready to pop into the oven when you’re ready.

Serving Suggestions

These funfetti cake mix cookies are great on their own, but a simple powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top would make an even sweeter presentation! You can sprinkle a few rainbow jimmies on top of the cookies to add more color if desired,

More Cake Mix Cookie Recipes

• Cake Mix Cookie Bars
• Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
• Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
• Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
• Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

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