This Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies recipe is an easy, playful way to turn a boxed Funfetti cake mix into soft, tender, sprinkle-studded cookies. With just three main ingredients plus a pinch of salt, there’s no need to measure flour, sugar, or leaveners—just combine the cake mix with eggs and oil for a quick dough that bakes into delightful cookies.
⭐Why I Love It:
- Only 3 Ingredients (+ salt) – No need to measure flour, sugar, or baking powder. Use a box of cake mix, eggs, oil, and a little salt. This is a quick shortcut for busy bakers.
- Super Tender and Soft Cookies – The cake mix base yields cookies that stay soft and tender, with colorful sprinkles throughout for a festive touch.
- No Mixer Needed – The dough comes together easily in one bowl with a whisk or spoon, making cleanup simple.
🥘Ingredients
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix (about 15–15.25 oz) – If your box size differs, you may need to adjust the wet ingredients slightly.
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup neutral oil – Canola, vegetable, or avocado oil work well.
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt – A small amount of salt balances the sweetness.
- Extra sprinkles (optional) – Press a few on top before baking for a prettier cookie.
Refer to the recipe card for exact measurements and yield.
🔪Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies Step by Step
This 3-ingredient Funfetti cookie method is straightforward: mix the dough in one bowl, chill briefly, scoop, and bake. No stand mixer required.
Photo 1 – Whisk the eggs and oil together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the cake mix and salt, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
Photo 2 – Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes while you preheat the oven. Chilling firms the dough for easier scooping and helps the cookies hold their shape.
Photo 3 – Use a 1.5-tablespoon scoop (or a tablespoon measure) to portion dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies. Press a few extra sprinkles on top if desired.
Photo 4 – Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 9–11 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set. Let them rest on the baking sheet to finish cooking.
💭Recipe Tips
- Cool on the baking sheet – Let cookies sit on the warm sheet for 5–10 minutes so they finish setting and stay soft inside.
- Don’t overbake – Remove when edges are lightly golden; the centers will continue to set as they cool.
- Top with extra sprinkles – Press a few additional sprinkles into each dough ball for a brighter, more colorful finish.
👩🍳Recipe FAQs
Yes. The same ratios work with other boxed cake mixes of the same size; adjust wet ingredients if your box size is significantly different.
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Recipe
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies (3 Ingredients)
This Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies recipe is a fast, festive way to make soft, sprinkle-filled cookies from a boxed cake mix. Just add eggs, oil, and a little salt for a reliable, kid-friendly treat.
- Author: Kathleen Hansen
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18–20 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box Funfetti cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Extra sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Mix eggs and oil – Whisk the eggs and oil together in a medium bowl until combined.
- Add cake mix – Stir in the cake mix and salt until a dough forms.
- Preheat oven and chill dough – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Scoop cookies – Use a 1.5-tablespoon scoop to portion dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart. Press optional sprinkles on top.
- Bake – Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
- Cool on baking sheet – Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes to finish setting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 10.6 g
- Sodium: 203.6 mg
- Fat: 6.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19.6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 20.7 mg