This Funfetti Butter Cookies recipe delivers soft, gooey, buttery cookies studded with rainbow sprinkles. With just seven simple ingredients, these melt-in-your-mouth treats are straightforward to make and perfect for celebrations, school lunches, or anytime you want a cheerful cookie.
These cookies are a classic—I’ve only given the recipe a small twist. The goal was an easy, colorful cookie that tastes rich and buttery without requiring a long ingredient list.
If you enjoy uncomplicated cookie recipes, these Funfetti Butter Cookies are worth trying. For a related dessert, there’s also a single-layer funfetti cake version that makes a great companion.
Table of Contents
- Reasons Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Ingredients Needed
- How to Make the Recipe
- Essential Baking Tools
- Storage
- Recipe FAQs
- More Easy Cookie Recipes to Enjoy!
- Funfetti Butter Cookies Recipe
Reasons Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Soft, gooey texture that practically melts in your mouth.
- Quick and easy to make with minimal ingredients.
- Buttery, cake-batter-like flavor in every bite.
- Uses a single box of white cake mix for simplicity.
- A great way to use leftover rainbow sprinkles.
- Most ingredients are pantry staples.
- Taste great chilled straight from the fridge.
Ingredients Needed
These gooey funfetti butter cookies require only a few pantry and fridge staples. Notes and substitutions are listed where helpful.
- Cream Cheese – Use brick-style cream cheese (not the tub) and preferably full fat for best texture and flavor.
- White Cake Mix – One standard box of white cake mix. You can swap in funfetti cake mix, but reduce added sprinkles (see note below).
- Rainbow Sprinkles – If using white cake mix, add 1/2 cup. If using funfetti cake mix, use 1/4 cup so the cookies don’t become overly speckled.
- Powdered Sugar – For rolling the cookie dough balls before baking to create a delicate, crackled look.
- Sparkling Sugar – Optional. Adds a tiny crunch and shine to the tops; it doesn’t change the flavor.
How to Make the Recipe
Overview of the method for these easy funfetti cookies made with cake mix. See the recipe card below for exact measurements and full details.
Step 1: Cream butter and cream cheese. Beat room-temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until incorporated.
Step 2: Add cake mix and sprinkles. Lower the mixer speed and add the white cake mix gradually until just combined. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles by hand. Cover the dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Quick Tip: If you use funfetti cake mix, reduce the added sprinkles by 1/4 cup.
Step 3: Scoop, roll, and bake. Scoop the chilled dough into roughly 1-inch balls using a medium cookie scoop or spoon. Roll each ball in powdered sugar, place 1½–2 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets, and optionally top with sparkling sugar. Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, until the bottoms are a light golden color. Cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Essential Baking Tools
You don’t need specialty equipment—basic tools are sufficient. Helpful items include:
- Hand or stand mixer (paddle attachment recommended)
- Spatulas
- Medium cookie scoop
- Parchment paper or silicone mats
- Two baking sheets
Storage
Room temperature: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to three days.
Refrigerator: Cookies keep up to five days chilled—this is my favorite way to enjoy them.
Freezing the dough: Chill the dough first, scoop into 1-inch balls, freeze on a wax paper–lined sheet until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready, roll frozen balls in powdered sugar and bake, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. If you use funfetti mix, reduce the additional rainbow sprinkles by half so the cookies aren’t overly speckled.
Yes—chill the dough for at least one hour. You can also chill it overnight; keep it covered or in an airtight container.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Chilled cookies are especially tasty.
Yes. Chill the dough, scoop into balls, freeze on a sheet, then store in a freezer bag. Roll in powdered sugar and bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the bake time.
More Easy Cookie Recipes to Enjoy!
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
Super Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Spritz Cookies
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookies
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Funfetti Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 1 Large Egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Box of White Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup Rainbow Colored Sprinkles
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- Sparkling Sugar, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and unsalted butter on medium-high until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Reduce speed to low and gradually add the white cake mix until just combined.
- Fold in the rainbow sprinkles with a spatula or large spoon.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, position the oven rack just above center and preheat to 350ºF.
- Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats. Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll in powdered sugar, and place 1½–2 inches apart. Add sparkling sugar on top if desired.
- Bake 8–10 minutes at 350ºF, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Use a spatula—cookies will be soft.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
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Notes
Chill dough at least one hour or overnight for easier scooping and better texture.
To freeze dough: chill, scoop into 1-inch balls, freeze on a sheet, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients used.