Ingredients:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) yellow cake mix (not sugar-free)
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (85g) rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted (optional glaze)
  • 2-3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk (optional glaze)
  • Extra sprinkles for topping (optional glaze)

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cake mix until well combined.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
  3. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. These cake cookies are delicious!
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk, a teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached (optional glaze).
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with more sprinkles. Let the glaze set before serving (optional glaze).