Do you hear that ruckus? A Funfetti Cookies party is about to break out right in your mouth! And nothing beats a delicious cookie party, so don’t miss the fun. Just 4 ingredients and a few minutes of prep, and you’re good to go!
Funfetti Cookies
With these delightful Funfetti cookies, you’re about to transform your cookie dough into a rainbow of flavorful satisfaction.
Satisfaction that guarantees a cookie-licious party with every bite!
Kaylee writes: "BEST COOKIES EVER"
Believe me, these soft and chewy cookies are proof that happiness really is just one cookie away.
These magical treats also prove that sometimes the best things in life… are crazy easy!
To bake up these Funfetti cookies, you’ll need 4 easy to find ingredients to get started.
Seriously… that’s it.
Plus, the Funfetti cake mix and colorful M&M’s will give your cookie such a fantabulous makeover. Everything is more festive when fun colored M&M’s and sprinkles are involved!
Just like when you make these cheerful Confetti Cookies. Or when you make these Cake Mix Christmas Cookies, Valentine’s Day Cookies, and Chocolate Easter Cookies, too!
So this week, whoop it up with a funfetti cookie that is totally fun-tastic!
Here’s what your grocery list is missing…
Funfetti Cookies Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to bake up a batch of these Funfetti cookies made from Funfetti cake mix.
Just add these to your next Walmart grocery store run to make sure you have everything on hand…
- Funfetti Cake Mix – I made these Funfetti cookies using Pillsbury Cake mix.
- M&M’s Minis – Regular M&M’s can be substituted.
- Butter – Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil can be substituted.
- Eggs
That’s it. So easy!
Trust me, easy cookie recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep are your hot ticket to household fame!
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Pin ItHow to Make Funfetti Cookies
You won’t believe how EASY it is to bake up a batch of the BEST Funfetti Cake Box Cookies in your oven!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Mix up your funfetti cookie dough.
2. Stir in the M&M’s with a large spoon.
3. Then chill your cookie dough in the refrigerator.
4. After dough has chilled, roll dough into small balls, and place on cookie sheet.
5. Bake in the oven.
6. Then allow to cool on wire racks prior to serving.
Once cooled, Enjoy & DEVOUR!
Of course with Cake Mix Cookies Recipes, one batch is rarely enough. So repeat these steps as necessary… until every last cookie monster craving in your home has been satisfied! 🙂
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Make Ahead Baking Tips
These fabulous Funfetti cake mix cookies are SO easy to prep ahead of time!
Your Funfetti cake mix cookie dough can be made whenever you have time, then stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking them.
You can make your cookie mix last even longer when you follow my easy tips for How to Freeze Cookies!
How to Store Cake Mix Cookies
After your Funfetti cookies have finished baking and completely cooling, they can be stored on the kitchen counter at room temperature for up to 3 days, covered in an airtight container.
Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar
You can use this Funfetti cookies recipe to create the most festive and fun gifts in a jar to give to your family and friends.
How to Make Funfetti Cookie Mix in a Jar
It’s actually crazy easy to make this adorable cookie in a jar gift.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Carefully empty entire contents of cake mix package into your jar.
2. Gently pack down.
3. Pour in M&M’s.
4. Put the silver jar topper on top, place a round paper doilie on top, then screw on the jar’s lid.
5. Cut a piece of ribbon and wrap around the center of your jar with a bow, and you’re done!
You can also plan ahead by making this right now. This cookie mix can be made up to 4 weeks ahead of time, and stored in a pantry or cool, dark cupboard.
Cookie Mix Baking Instructions
Attach a label (or add the instructions to the top of the jar’s lid) with the following baking instructions:
1. Whisk together 2 Eggs + 1/2 cup Melted Butter in large bowl.
2. Pour in entire contents of jar, and stir well with spoon.
3. Chill dough in refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Form cookie dough balls & bake on parchment lined cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done.
Cookie Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Funfetti cookies recipe…
B. writes: “These are perfect for a birthday party.”
Deena writes: “Yummy”
Kaylee writes: “BEST COOKIES EVER”
Kim writes: “Delicious”
Sandy writes: “So fun to make!”
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Funfetti Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix , (if using a 13.25 oz box, reduce butter to 1/3 cup)
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter, (Vegetable or Canola Oil can be substituted)
- 1 large Eggs
- 9.4 ounces Mini M&M’s, (about 1 1/4 cups)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine Cake Mix, Melted Butter (or oil), and Eggs in large mixing bowl, and mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
- Stir in Mini M&M’s with large wooden spoon.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized rounded balls and transfer to cookie sheet.
- Bake on center oven rack for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done. (Note: Bake on the shorter end of the time range for non-stick cookie sheets & longer end of the time range for aluminum cookie sheets.)
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling, and ENJOY!
- You can even transform the dry cookie mix into a festive gift in a jar! (see post for instructions)
Notes
- Butter: When baking up a batch of Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies, either salted or unsalted butter can be used, as the cake mix does come with some salt in it. Yet, I’ve found that by using salted butter, you’ll achieve a superior flavor.
- Make Ahead Baking Tips: These fabulous Funfetti cake mix cookies are SO easy to prep ahead of time! Your cake mix cookie dough can be made whenever you have time, then stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking your cookies. Related: How to Freeze Cookies
- How to Store Cake Mix Cookies: After your M&M Funfetti cookies have finished baking and completely cooling, they can be stored on the kitchen counter at room temperature for up to 3 days, covered in an airtight container.
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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… time to make our baking list for holidays …… 🙂
I am so excited to get my Christmas cookies baking too!
Wow! Love that it only takes four ingredients to make such yummy cookies! So festive, these cookies are great for the holidays!!!
I totally agree, easy and delicious is always a good recipe for the holidays!
My nephews LOVE MMs but we’ve never tried to make cookies with them before. Can’t wait to surprise them with these. They’re going to be so excited! Big hugs and thanks for making baking easy, CoCo
Yes!! Infusing M&M’s into cookies is the perfect way to upgrade literally any cookie!
I can see the appeal! I’ve never thought about making cookies from a cake mix. Very clever!
Cake mix is the ultimate cookie baking shortcut!
I love how pretty these cookies are! I also like how easy they are to make. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
They really are so festive and fun. Not only are they perfect for Christmas and New Years, but they’re also great for Valentine’s Day, Easter, birthdays and more!
Super easy and super cute – perfect for Christmas gifts as well, either baked or in a jar. Thank you, Heidi!
Making these as a homemade funfetti gift in a jar is so easy, and it’s a great way to give a personalized gift that isn’t too expensive!
Comme ils sont beaux ces cookies, j’ai envie de les grignoter
Bises
Merci beaucoup Delphine!
I am going to get mega mileage from these funfetti cookies! This recipe is crazy easy and goes with every occasion. And the jar mix is sheer genius for gifting. Thank you for another great recipe!
I am so glad you like them Traci. I hope you have a beautiful week!
These funfetti cookies were so easy to make and were the hugest hit at the birthday party. Chewy, sweet and were the first to disappear, even before the bday cake.
They are such a popular cookie, I never seem to have any by the next day! 🙂
Love how easy this recipe is to whip up! And anything funfetti always is a hit in my home! 🙂 P.S. love the new layout, Heidi!
Thanks so much Michelle! I hope you have a beautiful and blessed week!