Funfetti Sandwich Cookies are a special treat that bring joy and happiness to cake mix cookies. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you want to bake cookies. Happy baking!
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The next time you want to try delicious cookies, give this fun treat a try. They're made with a boxed cake mix and a homemade filling.
These chewy cookies are fantastic way to turn cake mix recipes into delightful treats.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Funfetti sandwich cookies are prepared with simple ingredients, so you can whip them up in no time. Funfetti recipes are next level!
Ingredients You Need
- Funfetti cake mix: When using this type of cake mix, you know the cookies are going to be good!
- Eggs: The eggs are to help make the cake.
- Vegetable oil: To help make the cake, you'll need vegetable oil.
- Unsalted Butter: Room temperature butter.
- Milk or cream: These cookies need a little cream!
- Vanilla extract: To help make the cookies taste even better, you'll need vanilla extract.
- Powdered sugar: You can add as little or as much confectioners' sugars as you'd like.
- Sprinkles: You don't have to add sprinkles, but a bottles of sprinkles is always a good idea!
Step By Step Photos
Mix the cake mix, eggs and oil.
Until smooth and completely combined.
Use cookie scoop to portion out batter.
Bake and cool.
Add filling ingredients to a mixing bowl.
Beat together.
How To Make Funfetti Cookie Sandwiches
Step 1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2. Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine Funfetti cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil with a hand mixer at low speed until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 3. Form cookie dough: Use a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to make balls from the dough and place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
Step 4. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden brown and have spread slightly.
Step 5. Cool: Allow funfetti cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6. Prepare filling: Beat together softened butter, milk or cream, and vanilla. Gradually add powdered icing sugar until smooth.
Step 7. Fill cookies: Spoon or pipe the filling with a piping bag onto the flat side of one cookie and press the flat side of the second cookie on top to create a sandwich.
Step 8. Optional sprinkles: Roll the edges of the filled cookies in rainbow sprinkles for decoration.
Step 9. Set and enjoy: Let the filled cookies set for a bit before serving.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients. This helps the butter cream properly to mix with the sugar.
- Chill the dough. The dough can be made days ahead. Keep wrapped in parchment and plastic wrap.
Frequently Asked Questions About Funfetti Sandwich Cookies
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days to prevent them from becoming stale. If refrigerating, bring them to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.
Yes, you can freeze them. Place the cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separated by parchment paper. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
It's generally better to freeze the cookies without the filling. If you're making them ahead, freeze the cookies individually, and then add the filling after thawing.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. Portion it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer bag. When ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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Funfetti Sandwich Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce Funfetti Cake Mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 cups powdered icing sugar as needed
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil until smooth and completely combined, about 2 minutes.
- Use a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie batter and roll into balls.
- Place the cookie dough balls at least 3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly no longer glossy and spread out slightly.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients. This helps the butter cream properly to mix with the sugar.
- Chill the dough. The dough can be made days ahead. Keep wrapped in parchment and plastic wrap.
- Storing: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few days to prevent them from becoming stale. If refrigerating, bring them to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.
- Freezing: Yes, you can freeze them. Place the cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separated by parchment paper. They can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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