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Funfetti Cookies (Thick and Chewy!)

Jul 7, 2019 · 33 Comments

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Funfetti Cookies have that classic cake batter, Funfetti flavor that everyone loves! This recipe use the cake mix in place of some of the flour which makes the Funfetti flavor spot on! These are so simple, easy and perfect for every occasion! 

cookies made with Funfetti cake mix

Funfetti Cookies

I have been making the super basic Funfetti cookies for years now, you know, the ones with just the cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil? Those still seem very cake-like to me, though. So I’ve been testing a true cookie recipe that replaces some of the flour with the Funfetti Cake Mix (for ultimate Funfetti flavor, ya know.) and I am happy to report that I have finally nailed it.

I have nailed it just in time for my baby’s (who isn’t such a baby anymore!) birthday tomorrow! She loves her cookies so much so we are celebrating with these! If you love reading birth stories like I do, you can find Brielle’s Birth Story here. 🙂

Funfetti cookies made with cake mix

Ingredients for Funfetti Cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 16.5 oz sprinkle cake mix (I usually use the store brand!)
  • Extra sprinkles, if desired. 

How to make Soft Funfetti Cookies 

To make the cookies, first cream together the butter and sugar in a medium sized bowl for about one minute. Add in the eggs and vanilla, mix until completely smooth.  Next, the flour and sprinkle cake mix will go into the bowl. Mix until the cookie dough forms, the cookie dough should be slight sticky, but you should be able to roll it into a ball. Finally, add in extra sprinkles if you want! I am a firm believer in MORE SPRINKLES!! 

Scoop the dough onto an un-greased cookie sheet. I use my #50 cookie scoop I purchased from Amazon and use two scoops of dough for each cookie. This is equal to about 2 tbsp worth of dough for each cookie. 

Funfetti cookie dough balls before baking

We will bake these cookies at 350° for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will spread a bit, I generally only place 8 cookies on each cookie sheet. 

Allow the cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. 

Funfetti cookies baked, final shot of the cookies stacked

Can I use a different Cake Mix Flavor?

Yes! Red velvet, chocolate, white, you name it! This recipe is so versatile!

Can I freeze my Funfetti Cookies?

Double yes! I love freezing these cookies. Once the cookies have cooled completely, freeze on a cookie tray for about 30 minutes before tossing the cookies into a zip top bag and storing in the freezer. Freezing for that first 30 minutes will make it so the cookies don’t freeze to each other!

soft and chewy Funfetti cookies

My Favorite Cookie Recipes to try next: 

  • Sugar Cookie Recipe
  • Sprinkle Cookies
  • Muddy Buddy Cookies
  • Twix Cookies
  • Double Trouble Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Brownie Mix Cookies
  • Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies
  • Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Funfetti cookies

Funfetti Cookies

Funfetti Cookies have that classic cake batter, Funfetti flavor that everyone loves! This recipe use the cake mix in place of some of the flour which makes the Funfetti flavor spot on! These are so simple, easy and perfect for every occasion! 
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4.75 from 40 votes
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Course: cookies, Dessert
Keyword: funfetti cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 16.5 oz box sprinkle cake mix
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • extra sprinkles if desired

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a medium bowl using a hand electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar for 1 minute.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl, add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined.
  • Add in the cake mix and all purpose flour. Mix until the dough comes together and the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Add in the extra sprinkles, if desired.
  • Scoop the dough into balls and arange on a cookie sheet. I use approx 2 tbsp of dough for each ball.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
  • Allow to cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before transfering to a wire cooling rack.
  • Store at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. zuwaina says

    July 8, 2019 at 3:41 am

    lovely evening
    thank you for sending lovely post , i will try to make this recipes
    thank so much for your time and effort.
    with best regards
    zeena

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      July 8, 2019 at 9:11 pm

      I hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  2. Ginger says

    July 24, 2019 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    These were a big hit with my family! I’m getting ready to make some more and then plan on trying a different flavor next. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      July 24, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      I am so happy to hear this, Ginger! Thanks for the stars and comment!

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    October 1, 2019 at 3:32 am

    Loved this recipe however thought they were a little too sweet.. is it possible to make the cookies without the added sugar? The cake mix usually has plenty but i was t sure if the texture would be off if i didn’t add the extra sugar. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      October 3, 2019 at 8:44 pm

      The texture should be off at all. You should be fine to make these without the added sugar if you’d like!

      Reply
  4. Erin Corbin says

    October 19, 2019 at 3:13 am

    Most of the cake mixes I find are 15.25 oz. Where (or what brand) do you find 16.5 oz. cake mixes? Thank you very much – these look delicious!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      October 23, 2019 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Erin- To be honest, I just use the store brand cake mix from my local grocery store!

      Reply
  5. Daisie says

    January 16, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Mine don’t flatten. They puff up like cake, hmm?
    What could I be doing wrong.? I followed the recipe.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      January 22, 2020 at 8:10 am

      Hi Daisie- this could be a matter of climate and elevation. Try adding a tbsp of milk to your cookie dough next time, that should help them spread a bit more for you.

      Reply
      • Katherine says

        November 15, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        I tried this adding milk still no spreading. Oh well.

    • Karen says

      January 23, 2020 at 9:33 am

      This also happened to my cookies! They came out kinda hard and no spreading 🙁

      Reply
      • Karli Bitner says

        February 5, 2020 at 8:16 am

        Bummer! Sorry to hear this, Karen! What brand of cake mix did you use?

  6. Chelsea says

    January 25, 2020 at 11:19 am

    5 stars
    Really good! I only had a 20.5oz box of cake mix, so I just used that and reduced the flour to 1/2 cup. I added a tbsp of vanilla and 1/2 tsp of salt to adjust for my preferences. Great recipe, my family loved them.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      February 5, 2020 at 8:08 am

      Hi Chelsea- thanks for the details on the 20.5 oz box of cake mix! I am sure that will be helpful for many other readers. 🙂

      Reply
    • Samie says

      June 20, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      These were amazing ! I made some Funfetti cookies that were pre-made and my family loved them! But today they were craving them so bad ! But with everything going on the stores are closing early and the store where we bought the pre-made Funfetti cookies was closed 🙁 so I looked up this recipe and they were AMAZING , tasted exactly like the other ones, maybe even better ! I had a 15.25 oz cake mix but I just decided to follow the recipe and it was delicious. If you want , maybe add a bit more flour. That’s what I did. But just a dash, not too much. Anyways, I definitely recommend these!!! Especially if you have little ones, who have a sweet tooth!

      Reply
      • Karli Bitner says

        July 1, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Ahh, I am so glad you found my recipe and loved it!! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Samie!!

  7. Anna Papoutsakis says

    February 1, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Hi I’m planning to make these in a little while for a super bowl party tomorrow. What is your advice on storage so they stay soft and chewy?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      February 1, 2020 at 10:34 pm

      Hi Anna- once they cool, just keep them in an airtight container or zip top bag, they should stay nice and soft for you!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 2, 2020 at 9:32 am

        Thank you! I love how they came out

  8. Sarah Bowman says

    June 2, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    5 stars
    Unbelievably good. And so easy! Will DEFINITELY be making again. Make sure you don’t bake for longer than 11 min. Don’t be fooled-they won’t be golden brown but they ARE done and incredibly soft and chewy inside with a nice crunch on the outside.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      June 16, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      I am so happy you enjoyed the cookies! They are a favorite at my house. 🙂 Thanks for the comment and stars!!

      Reply
  9. Kathleen says

    June 3, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Hi!! Any tips for making this recipe into a cookie cake? Cook temp / time? And should I use a 9×13 or could I use a jelly roll pan to make it really big??

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      June 16, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Kathleen, I haven’t done this before, but it sounds like it would be awesome! I would probably go for the 9×13 pan, press it evenly and then bake it for 12-15 minutes, checking like crazy. You don’t want to overtake it!! It will be done when the center of the pan is no longer glossy.

      Reply
  10. Brooke says

    June 20, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    Can you freeze the dough or do I need to freeze the cookie after baking it ?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:24 am

      Either will work well!! I would roll the dough and then freeze the dough balls for easy baking when it comes time!

      Reply
  11. Rachel says

    July 15, 2020 at 5:44 am

    Will these crumble easily? I would love to give them as gifts.

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      August 7, 2020 at 8:54 am

      No, these stay together great. They would make a perfect gift!

      Reply
  12. Leslie says

    September 27, 2020 at 9:01 pm

    5 stars
    Loved them! Great birthday fun with my 4 yo son this weekend! Saving this one!

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      November 25, 2020 at 8:48 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply
  13. Norma says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:29 am

    5 stars
    We make this cookie recipe all the time, yum!!! Do you think I could use plain cake mix and put in holiday sprinkle colors, so that’s they’re Christmasy?

    Reply
    • Karli Bitner says

      December 17, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      That should work just fine!! What a great idea. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kira says

    December 20, 2020 at 2:02 am

    5 stars
    These turned out great! I used a Betty Crocker white cake mix and added my own sprinkles to make them Christmas themed. My little nephews had a lot of fun helping make these cookies.

    Reply

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