Cake Mix Cookies with Sprinkles Recipe
These vibrant and fun Cake Mix Cookies are an effortless treat perfect for any occasion. Using a classic yellow cake mix combined with eggs and vegetable oil, these cookies boast a soft, chewy texture with a delightful sprinkle-coated exterior that adds a pop of color and sweetness. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, they make a great go-to recipe for quick baking fun.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookies
- 1 (15.25-oz.) box classic yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus more for greasing
- 3/4 cup sprinkles
- Preheat and Combine Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk the cake mix to aerate it and break up any clumps. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Make the Dough and Coat with Sprinkles: Gently fold the egg and oil mixture into the cake mix using a spatula until a cohesive dough forms with no dry streaks. Spread the sprinkles on a plate. Grease a medium ice cream scoop with a little vegetable oil to prevent sticking. Scoop out portions of dough, then roll each ball in the sprinkles until fully coated on the outside. Arrange the coated dough balls on two parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake and Cool: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are slightly firm to the touch but still soft inside. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute vegetable oil with canola or light olive oil if preferred.
- Room temperature eggs help achieve better dough consistency.
- Use nonpareil sprinkles for the best visual effect and texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy cookies.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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