These easy Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are soft, colorful, and one of the quickest treats you can make when you need something sweet fast.
We have made these cookies for years and they are always a hit. My kids love helping roll the dough and add extra sprinkles, and every time we make them they turn out soft and sweet. Plus, they’re super simple and use only a few ingredients (including cake mix!)
With just a few simple ingredients, they bake up fluffy and full of fun for birthdays, holidays, or after school snacks. If you love these cookies, also try Cake Mix Cookies, Sugar Cookies, and Sprinkle Cookies.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Only 3 ingredients! We used a cake mix to keep this easy cookie recipe SIMPLE!
- For celebrations. Bright sprinkles make these cookies great for birthdays, parties, or holidays. You can’t help but smile!
- Ready in no time. Mix, bake, and frost. With simple shortcuts, these are ready to share or enjoy in under 20 minutes!
Funfetti Cookies Ingredients
- Funfetti Cake Mix (1 package, 15.25 ounces): Provides the base for the cookies with built in sweetness, flavor, and colorful sprinkles. Pillsbury is our go to brand for reliable results. Do NOT mix the cake according to the directions on the box. Use only the cake mix powder along with the ingredients for these cookies.
- Vegetable Oil (⅓ cup): Adds moisture and helps create a soft, tender cookie texture. You can substitute canola oil if needed.
- Eggs (2): Bind the dough together and help the cookies rise slightly while baking.
- Vanilla Frosting (½ container), optional: Adds extra sweetness and fun decoration once the cookies are cooled. Store bought or homemade both work well. Or use homemade frosting like Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Easy Marshmallow Frosting, or Sugar Cookie Frosting.
- Sprinkles: We used rainbow Jimmies, but any nonpareils, or festive holiday sprinkles can be used.
How to Make Funfetti Cookies
PREP. Preheat your oven to 375°F. If you wish, you can Line the Pan with Parchment Paper.
BATTER. Add 1 box Funfetti cake mix, ⅓ cup oil, and 2 eggs to a bowl and stir until well combined.
BAKE. Use a cookie scoop to shape the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and put them onto your ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 6-8 minutes. Cool for 1 minute then transfer to a cooling rack.
NOTE: Do not over-bake! The softer, the better.
FROST. Let cookies cool, then frost with vanilla frosting and add sprinkles. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Do not over-bake or the cookies can become dry instead of soft and fluffy.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Add extra sprinkles on top before baking for more color and fun.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting so the topping does not melt.
- These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.
Funfetti Cookies Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 (15.25) package Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme™ Funfetti® Cake Mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ container vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Add cake mix, oil, and eggs to a bowl and stir until well combined. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing cookies from the sheet.
- Let cookies cool, then frost and sprinkle.
Notes
- Do not overbake or the cookies can become dry instead of soft and fluffy.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Add extra sprinkles on top before baking for more color and fun.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting so the topping does not melt.
- These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to four days or frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Cover or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or shape the dough into balls and freeze for about 3 months. You can bake them directly from the freezer, just add 2-3 more minutes. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for tips.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
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This recipe was first shared June, 2018.
It was way easier and less messy to roll into balls once chilled
These are so fun & so good!! I mean, who doesn’t love sprinkles?! They couldn’t be any easier to make!
This is the first cake mix cookie recipe I’ve made and love it! I did find it easier for scoop and roll the dough when it was chilled so I put it in the fridge in between batches.
The cutest cookie ever. Easy and fun to make. The kids will enjoy making these.
Made these tonight super easy and kid friendly! Very good!
Thank you for trying them. I am happy you think so 🙂
These are my son’s favorite cookies to make and eat!! I love that there’s just a few ingredients and I usually always have a box of cake mix in the pantry just for these cookies! The tip about not over-baking them makes these so soft and yummy!
I am glad he likes them!! I try to keep boxes of that around, too! Thank you so much for letting me know!