Imagine biting into a cookie so decadent, so perfectly soft and gooey, that it instantly transports you back to childhood birthday parties and pure joy! These Funfetti Gooey Butter Cookies are not just a dessert - they're a celebration of flavor, texture, and pure happiness packed into one magical bite. With their crackled powdered sugar exterior and vibrant rainbow sprinkles dancing throughout, these cookies are guaranteed to make everyone's eyes light up and taste buds dance with delight.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese and unsalted butter at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Use an electric mixer to cream them together until smooth and well combined, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add the two large eggs to the butter mixture, beating on medium speed until fully incorporated and the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the yellow cake mix to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Place the powdered sugar in a separate shallow bowl. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out the dough and roll each portion into a 1-inch ball.
- Roll each dough ball completely in powdered sugar, ensuring a full, even coating. This will create a beautiful crackled exterior when baked.
- Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The cookies should be slightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, the cookies will have a soft, gooey center and a delicate powdered sugar coating with colorful sprinkle specks throughout.
Tips
- Make sure your cream cheese and butter are truly at room temperature for the smoothest, creamiest mixture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can make your cookies tough instead of wonderfully gooey.
- Use fresh, high-quality rainbow sprinkles for the most vibrant color burst.
- Roll the dough balls generously in powdered sugar for that classic crackled look.
- Watch your baking time carefully - these cookies should be just golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool completely to achieve the perfect gooey texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain their soft, delectable consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 40mg
