Description

These soft, chewy confetti cookies are made using a simple cake mix base for a quick and easy dessert. With added brown sugar and cornstarch, they offer a tender, cake-like crumb with crisp edges, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

15.25 oz box Yellow or Vanilla Cake Mix
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
1 Large Egg, room temperature
1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Cornstarch
1/2 cup Rainbow Sprinkles
1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Add the cake mix and cornstarch to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until a thick, sticky dough forms.
Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula.
Scoop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter and egg are at room temperature. Do not overmix the dough once the cake mix is added to maintain a tender texture. Pull cookies from the oven when centers are still slightly soft to ensure they remain chewy. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 165
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 150
Fat: 6.5
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 26.5
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2.5

Keywords: cake mix cookies, confetti cookies, soft cookies, easy baking, dessert, party treats, gluten-free option