Yellow Cake Mix Cookies with Sprinkles
Delightful yellow cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with colorful sprinkles, making them perfect for any celebration or sweet snack.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it is softened for easy mixing.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles Save some for topping.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat together until well blended.
- Gradually add the yellow cake mix, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined, ensuring no dry pockets remain.
- Fold in the colorful sprinkles, saving a few to sprinkle on top before baking.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle the reserved sprinkles over the dough balls for an extra pop of color.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra fun twist, consider adding chocolate chips or replacing the sprinkles with crushed candies. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper. They can be kept at room temperature for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.