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Confetti Cookies

This is a really basic cookie recipe using boxed cake mix – it’s perfect when you want something colorful without making frosting. The sprinkles bake right into the dough so they won’t fall off.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~35 cookies)

  • 1 box confetti cake mix 15.5 ounce
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 sticks, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together cake mix and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Add softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Beat with an electric hand mixer until combined into thick batter.
  • Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a spoon or spatula.
  • Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool completely on baking sheet before transferring.

Notes

Don't overmix after adding sprinkles or they will bleed color into the dough.
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