This Funfetti Butter Cookies recipe gives you gooey, buttery cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth good! Using only 7 ingredients, these rainbow sprinkled, super soft treats are a no-fuss, easy-to-follow recipe that’s perfect to make for any occasion!
reasons why you’ll love making these funfetti gooey butter cookies
- soft and gooey in texture
- super easy to make
- rich buttery, cake batter flavor in each bite
- doesn’t require the use of flour, baking powder, baking soda, or granulated sugar!
- 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
Seriously, if you love an easy cookie recipe you will definitely want to try these!
about the recipe
I have a lot of chocolate or chocolate chip style cookies in my recipe box, but only one that has sprinkles—my almond sprinkle cookies recipe—and those actually use sanding sugar.
I wanted a cookie that had actual sprinkles in it. Something colorful, something cheerful, something that tastes really, freaking good that doesn’t use a lot of ingredients. Adding these funfetti gooey butter cookies just seemed like the perfect fit!
And sadly no, I am not the genius who came up with these 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. Enjoy!
what ingredients do I need to make funfetti cookies?
To make these gooey funfetti butter cookies, you’ll need:
- Cream Cheese – you’ll need 8 ounces or 1 “brick” softened to room temperature.
- Unsalted Butter – 1 stick or 1/2 cup at room temperature is needed.
- Egg – just one and, just like with the first 2 ingredients, make sure it’s at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract – just 1 teaspoon is needed.
- 1 Box White Cake Mix – you can also use boxed Funfetti Cake Mix as well. Just reduce the amount of additional rainbow sprinkles added to the cookie dough at the end.
- Rainbow Colored Sprinkles – if using the white cake mix, add 1/2 cup of sprinkles. If using the funfetti cake mix, add only 1/4 cup of the sprinkles.
- Confectioners Sugar – you need only 1/4 cup and it’s to roll the cookie dough balls in before placing them onto the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Sparkling Sugar – this is an optional ingredient I used to sprinkle over the tops of the cookies before they’re 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.
what about baking equipment?
You don’t need any special baking tools to make these funfetti cookies. If you have a hand-held 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 2 is good.
a few funfetti cookie recipe tips and notes before starting
- Prep time listed for this funfetti butter cookies recipe does not include the 1 hour chill time for the cookie dough.
- You can chill the cookie dough overnight, if needed. Keep the mixing covered with the plastic wrap or transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container.
- You can swap out the white cake mix for funfetti cake mix.
- If using white cake mix, use 1/2 cup rainbow colored sprinkles.
- If using funfetti cake mix, use only 1/4 cup rainbow colored sprinkles.
- 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!
Funfetti Butter Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 29 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Description
This Funfetti Butter Cookies recipe gives you gooey, buttery cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth good! Using only 7 ingredients, these rainbow sprinkled, super soft treats are a no-fuss, easy-to-follow recipe that’s perfect to make for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (112 grams) Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 Large Egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Box (16.25 ounces) White Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup (95 grams) Rainbow Colored Sprinkles
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) Confectioners 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.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to mix on medium-high speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Reduce your mixer speed to low and gradually add in the white cake mix until just combined.
- Using a spatula or large spoon, stir in rainbow color sprinkles.
- Tightly cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
- After dough chilling is compete 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 confectioners sugar, then place the cookies about 1 1/2 – 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 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 to the cooling racks 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.
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