Funfetti cookies ready from start to finish in under 15 minutes — yes, please! These easy three-ingredient cookies are ideal for busy afternoons, last-minute celebrations, or when you want a colorful treat with minimal effort.
If you love bright, cheerful treats, these Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies are a perfect shortcut. Using a boxed Funfetti cake mix plus eggs and oil yields tender, slightly cakey cookies that bake quickly and look festive without extra fuss. Because the recipe is so simple, it’s kid-friendly and easy to customize — swap in a different flavored cake mix or press extra sprinkles on top for even more color.
Ingredients
- 17 oz box Funfetti cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Sprinkles for decoration (optional)
Do you need to add sprinkles to funfetti cookies?
Sprinkles are optional. The cake mix already contains colorful confetti pieces, so the cookies look festive straight from the bowl. Pressing a few extra sprinkles onto the tops before baking will make them pop visually — just use non-bleeding sprinkles if you want vivid color and no streaking.
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Allow the oven to reach temperature before baking — this is the longest step.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat, or lightly grease the sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until fully blended; the dough will be thick and slightly sticky.
- Roll the dough into roughly 1.5-inch balls (about 1–1¼ inches works too) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Gently press each ball to flatten slightly. If using extra sprinkles, pour a small pile onto a plate and press the tops of the cookies into the sprinkles so they adhere.
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly golden. Remove from oven before they brown too much — they finish setting as they cool.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Baking tips and variations
Because this recipe uses cake mix as the base, it’s very forgiving and versatile. Try these simple tweaks:
- Swap the Funfetti mix for vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, or any flavored cake mix for different results.
- Add a handful of mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips for extra texture.
- For a slightly chewier cookie, press the dough balls a bit flatter before baking and reduce bake time by a minute.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and consistent baking.
Freezing instructions
These cookies freeze very well, which makes them great for batch baking and saving for later.
- Cool the baked cookies completely.
- Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Transfer the firm cookies to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, remove from the freezer and leave at room temperature for about 2 hours or until softened. Reheat briefly in a low oven if you prefer them warm.
Serving and storage
Serve these cookies alongside milk, coffee, or ice cream for a simple dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for longer storage as described above. If cookies become slightly soft from storage, a quick 5–7 minute warm-up at 300°F will refresh their texture.
Notes
This recipe makes a moderate batch — depending on how large you roll the dough, expect roughly 18–24 cookies from a 17 oz cake mix. Because the dough is thick, it’s easy to shape and bake quickly when you need a fast treat.
Nutrition (approximate)
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 21.5 mg
- Fat: 4.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.8 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 18.6 mg
If you try these Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies, enjoy experimenting with colors and flavors — and feel free to leave a comment or rating if you’re tracking recipes. Happy baking!