This Funfetti Butter Cookies recipe gives you gooey, buttery cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth good! Using only seven ingredients, these rainbow-sprinkled, super-soft treats are a no-fuss, easy-to-follow recipe perfect for any occasion!
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Reasons Why You'll Love These Cookies
- Soft and gooey in texture.
- Super easy to make.
- Rich buttery, cake batter flavor in each bite.
- It uses one box of white cake mix.
- You can use more of those rainbow sprinkles from that gallon-size container you bought a year ago.
- You probably already have most, if not all, of the ingredients at home!
- They are really good chilled straight from the fridge!
I am not the genius who came up with these funfetti butter cookies—they're a classic cookie recipe that's been around for a while! I'm just here to put my little spin on it.
I wanted something colorful, cheerful, something that tastes really freaking good and doesn't use many ingredients. Adding these funfetti gooey butter cookies just seemed like the perfect fit!
If you love an easy cookie recipe, you will want to try these funfetti cookies!
Ingredients Needed
To make these gooey funfetti butter cookies, you'll need the following:
- Cream Cheese. You'll need 8 ounces or 1 "brick" softened to room temperature.
- Unsalted Butter. 1 stick or ½ cup at room temperature is needed.
- Egg. Just one and, like with the first two ingredients, ensure it's at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract. 1 teaspoon is needed.
- 1 Box of White Cake Mix. You can also use boxed Funfetti Cake Mix as well. Just reduce the amount of rainbow sprinkles added to the cookie dough at the end by ¼ cup.
- Rainbow Colored Sprinkles. If using the white cake mix, add ½ cup of sprinkles. If using the funfetti cake mix, add only ¼ cup of the sprinkles.
- Powdered Sugar. You need only ¼ cup, and it's to roll the cookie dough balls in before placing them onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sparkling Sugar. I used this optional ingredient to sprinkle over the tops of the cookies before they were baked. They don't add any special flavor, just a little tiny crunch to the top and a little sparkle. I use King Arthur's brand of sparkling sugar.
Let's Make the Recipe
Below is a brief overview of how to make these funfetti butter cookies from a cake mix!
STEP 1. Beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together. Ensure both ingredients are at room temperature, so they blend better together. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract.
STEP 2. Add in the white cake mix. Do this on a low mixer speed so the cake mix doesn't fly everywhere.
STEP 3. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles. Use a spatula or large spoon. If you're using a funfetti cake mix, you can reduce the amount of rainbow sprinkles by ¼ cup.
STEP 4. Chill the dough. Tightly cover and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour.
STEP 5. Scoop, roll, then bake. You can use a medium-sized cookie scoop or a spoon. Roll them in powdered sugar, place them on the parchment paper-lined cookie sheets, then bake for 8-10 minutes at 350ºF.
Essential Baking Tools
You don't need any special baking tools to make these gooey funfetti cookies. If you have a hand mixer or stand mixer, you're good!
A few other helpful baking tools to have on hand are:
- Spatulas
- Medium-size cookie scoop
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets - having at least two is good.
Storage and Freezer Instructions
Storage. These funfetti butter cookies are best kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. Chilled is my preference!
Freezing. To freeze this funfetti cookie dough, I recommend chilling the dough first. Scoop, then roll them into the balls. Freeze them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag or tightly sealed container.
When ready to bake, remove the cookies from the freezer, roll them in powdered sugar, and bake. You will need to add 1-2 minutes to your baking time.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! If using the funfetti cake mix, reduce your amount of rainbow-colored sprinkles by half.
Yes, for a minimum of 1 hour. You can also chill the funfetti cookie dough overnight if needed. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap, transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container, and place it in the refrigerator.
Funfetti butter cookies are best kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chilled funfetti cookies are my preference. So good!
Yes. I recommend chilling the dough first, then scooping or rolling them out into 1-inch cookie balls. Freeze them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag or a tightly sealed container. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer, then roll in powdered sugar and bake. Don't forget to add a few minutes to the baking time.
I used the Hoosier Hill Farm Brand of rainbow sprinkles. It's a 2-pound container of sprinkles, so if you tend to bake a lot using sprinkles, you will really like them!
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Funfetti Butter Cookies
Author:Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
- 1 Large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Box of White Cake Mix
- ½ cup Rainbow Colored Sprinkles
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
- Sparkling Sugar (for added sparkle to the tops of the cookies, optional)
Instructions
- Using your hand-held mixer or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.8 oz Cream Cheese, ½ cup Unsalted Butter
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to mix on medium-high speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.1 Large Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Reduce your mixer speed to low and gradually add in the white cake mix until just combined.1 Box of White Cake Mix
- Using a spatula or large spoon, stir in rainbow color sprinkles.½ cup Rainbow Colored Sprinkles
- Tightly cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
- After dough chilling is complete and you're ready to bake, adjust your oven rack to the 2nd level mark (just above center) then preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Line 2 baking sheets with either parchment paper or silicone mats. Set to the side.
- With a medium-size cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop the cookie dough into 1 inch balls. Roll them in the powdered sugar, then place the cookies about 1 ½ - 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. If desired, add a little sparkling sugar to the tops of each cookie.¼ cup Powdered Sugar, Sparkling Sugar
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350ºF or until until the bottoms turn a nice light golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for approximately 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Use a spatula to transfer them because the cookies will be very soft!
- Keep the cookies stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
- If using the funfetti cake mix, reduce your amount of rainbow-colored sprinkles by half.
- Funfetti cookie dough should be chilled for at least one hour. You can also chill the funfetti cookie dough overnight if needed. Keep the mixing bowl covered with plastic wrap or transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container and place in the refrigerator.
- Funfetti butter cookies are best kept stored in an airtight container either at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Chilled funfetti cookies are my preference. So good!
- To freeze this funfetti cookie dough, I recommend chilling the dough first, then scoop or roll them out into 1-inch cookie balls. Freeze them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag or a tightly sealed container. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer, then roll in powdered sugar and bake. Don't forget to add a few minutes to the baking time.
- For the rainbow sprinkles, I used the Hoosier Hill Farm Brand. It's a 2-pound container of sprinkles, so if you tend to bake a lot using sprinkles, you will really like them!
Nutrition
Nutritonal information provided above is an estimate only and will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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