Soft, chewy, packed with colorful sprinkles, and tasting just like birthday cake — these Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are pure joy in cookie form. The best part? You only need three ingredients and about 20 minutes from start to finish.
No fancy equipment, no chilling required (unless you want to), and zero stress. These are the perfect last-minute treat for birthdays, parties, bake sales, or those days when you just need something sweet and fun.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Only 3 ingredients
- Soft and chewy every single time
- Ready in under 20 minutes
- Kid-friendly and customizable with extra sprinkles
- Taste like actual Funfetti cake in cookie form
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Funfetti cake mix (or any confetti/white cake mix with sprinkles)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola oil (some prefer ½ cup for extra softness)
- 2 large eggs
Optional but highly recommended: Extra rainbow sprinkles (jimmies work best) for rolling the dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mix the dough In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs. Stir (or use a hand mixer on low) until a soft, thick dough forms. It will look a little sticky — that’s normal. If desired, fold in a handful of extra sprinkles for even more color.
- Scoop and shape Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls (a medium cookie scoop works perfectly). For extra fun, roll each ball in additional rainbow sprinkles. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Bake for 8–10 minutes. The cookies should look set and just barely golden around the edges, but still soft in the center. Do not overbake — they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Don’t overbake. These cookies are best when they’re soft and slightly underdone in the middle. They continue cooking on the hot pan after you take them out.
- Want thicker cookies? Chill the dough for 15–20 minutes before scooping.
- Swap the oil for 7 tablespoons melted butter if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Change the sprinkle colors for holidays (red & green for Christmas, pastel for Easter, red/white/blue for the 4th of July, etc.).
- For frosted cookies, top with a simple vanilla or cream cheese frosting and more sprinkles once cooled.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
These 3-ingredient Funfetti cookies are dangerously easy and dangerously good. One batch never lasts long — especially when the sprinkles start flying.
Happy baking! 🍪✨
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