A homemade version of the easy cookies using boxed cake. This recipe is a great substitute if you don't have boxed cake mix or are looking to avoid boxed cake
Even if the Firecracker Cake is a little too detailed for you, don't worry because I have another just as adorable & festive 4th of July recipe today!
They.are.so.good!
Cake Mix Cookies
A homemade version of the easy cookies using boxed cake. This recipe is a great substitute if you don't have boxed cake mix or are looking to avoid boxed cake
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Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1-¼ cup sugar
- 2-½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg
- 1-½ cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cups red, white, & blue jimmie sprinkles {or any color you want}
- 2 tablespoon nonpareil sprinkles or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar together until it looks fluffy & well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and egg. Beat on low until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flours, cornstarch, soda, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, and mix on low until everything is combined. Add in the sprinkles, and mix just until incorporated.
- Scoop cookie dough into about 2 inch balls and place on cookie sheets, about 1 inch apart. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the edges of the cookie are slightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet 2 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*Based off this recipe from Tasty Kitchen
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Enjoy!
Nicky @ Pînk Recipe Box
I love the idea of cake mix cookies using homemade cake mix! These are definitely getting pinned. 🙂
memeinge
Thanks!! They were surprisingly easy and tasted better than the ones made from boxed cake. They are also a definite crowd pleaser 🙂
You need to try them soon
Michelle
Wow, these look super yummy and festive! I love the sprinkles. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can't wait to see what you link up next. Have a great weekend.
Michelle
memeinge
They were so much fun & my friends loved them 🙂
I will be making these again very soon. Thanks!