EDITOR’S NOTE (September 24, 2019): Text updated for clarity. I made these cookies with a box of Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix provided by General Mills.
You will love these tender, buttery, and slightly sweet cookies. Rainbow sprinkles add pretty colors. VERY easy to make with a box of yellow cake mix. See recipe video on my Facebook page.
This recipe is a variation of Betty Crocker’s Cake Mix Gooey Butter Cookies. In my adjusted version, cookie dough isn’t rolled in powdered sugar before baking. I also chilled cookie dough before baking because it doesn’t spread while baking and is easier to manage (less sticky). Cookies turned out great!
Although I love homemade desserts, I will use boxed cake mixes when time is tight and I need a delicious dessert. Good to have options!
I already know some will complain about using a boxed cake mix because they prefer homemade from scratch. That’s okay. I will make homemade from scratch cookies soon. Stay tuned!
Enjoy!
| Prep Time | 1 hour |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) unsalted butter (not margarine) softened (not melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 egg
- 1 box (15.25 oz.) yellow cake mix I used Betty Crocker's yellow cake mix.
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In medium sized bowl, combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract (if using).
- Using a large spoon or an electric mixer, cream together until smooth.
- Pour in dry cake mix and sprinkles (if using). Use a spoon to stir together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls or larger if preferred.
- Place 1" apart on a cookie sheet that's ungreased or lined with parchment paper.
- Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until soft and puffy. Over baking causes dry cookies. Avoid.
- Move to rack or large platter for cooling.
Total number of baked cookies will vary depending on size.
How much vanilla
It’s one teaspoon of vanilla extract. My apologies for the typo. I’ve corrected the recipe. Thank you for asking! Greatly appreciated.
Do you put the sprinkles in the cake mix or on top before baking?
Hi Liv! Stir sprinkles into cake batter. I’ve updated the instructions. My apologies for the error. Thank you for asking!
You don’t mention when to add egg, I’m guessing after creaming butter and cream cheese, before adding cake mix
Hi Gail! You’re correct. I’ve updated the instructions. Add egg in Step #2. My apologies for the error. Thank you for asking!