Valentine confetti cookies make a great snack for Valentine’s Day. Whether you keep them on hand for visitors or give them as gifts to friends, family, or even your special someone, these delicious cookies are always a welcome treat to say “I love you”.
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I always think of sweet treats From chocolate-covered fruit to super cute, themed sweets, Valentine’s Day is all about the food for me. The way to my heart is definitely through my stomach, and with these delicious cookies, it’s true of everyone else, too. When this love-centered holiday rolls around, I love to make batches of these cookies for my friends and family as an easy, simple way to show how much I care. Recipe note…Since this is the easiest cookie recipe, I make these year round by changing out the sprinkles. They pack well, so great for any holiday or just when you want a delicious cookie for just you. Enjoy the deliciousness!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It only uses a few simple ingredients.
- It’s a delicious cake cookie that’s as cute as it is delicious.
- It’s loaded with pretty colors perfect for the holiday.
- It’s a fun way to show friends and family how much you care.
Ingredients
These cookies use a cake mix base, so there are very few ingredients in them. You’ll find everything you need easily at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the end of the post for exact quantities.
- White cake mix
- Baking soda
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles and nonpareils, I mixed a few but here’s one that’s already mixed and this one
- Full Recipe With Amounts In Recipe Card Below
How to Make Valentine Confetti Cookies
These cookies are super easy to make and come together so quickly. It only takes a few simple steps and a few minutes. That’s all there is to it!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Bake 1 cookie sheet at a time or bake two, then bake the next batch separately.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
Mix the cake mix and baking soda in a large bowl.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
Combine the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in another bowl.
Step 4: Make the Batter
Add the egg mixture to the cake mixture and beat with an electric mixer until combined. Then, add Valentine’s sprinkles and mix.
Step 5: Bake
Scoop out the dough with a small cookie scoop and place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving an inch between each dough ball. Sprinkle with more Valentine’s sprinkles and bake for 8 to 9 minutes until the cookies begin to brown slightly.
Step 6: Cool
Remove the cookies and let them cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Then do this again with the next cookie sheet. Enjoy!
Variations
- Use your favorite cake mix for these cookies. Any will work!
- Try adding white chocolate chips to the batter for more flavor.
- You can frost these cookies with pink buttercream frosting if you like.
If you think these cookies look good, then check out my chocolate heart strawberry cookies.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk, this is the wire whisk I love and use all the time
- Cookie Scoop, I used this small cookie scoop
- Cookie sheets
Storage
Store these cookies at room temperature in a covered container for up to a week. For longer storage, you can refrigerate them in an air-tight container for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
Tips
- Mixing the dough is easiest with a hand or stand mixer.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet first so the carry-over cooking time can finish baking them.
FAQ
What are cake mix cookies?
Cake mix cookies are cookies that are made primarily with cake mix rather than a flour mixture.
What is the texture of cake mix cookies?
Unsurprisingly, cake mix cookies have a cake-like texture. Although they aren’t crumbly like a cake, they do have a soft, chewy texture.
Why are my cookies too soft in the middle?
These cookies need to cool on the cookie sheet so carry-over cooking time can continue baking them to perfection. If you remove them too soon, the middle of your cookies will be underdone.
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Recipe Card
Are you ready to make these Valentine confetti cookies? Print out the recipe below or pin the recipe so you can find it later!
Valentine Confetti Cookies
Valentine confetti cookies make a great snack for Valentine's Day. Whether you keep them on hand for visitors or give them as gifts to friends, family, or even your special someone, these delicious cookies are always a welcome treat to say "I love you".
Ingredients
- 1 box (18.25 oz) white cake mix
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature if possible
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, I used avocado oil, coconut oil works too
- 2 cups Valentines mixed sprinkles and nonpareils
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line 2 or 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Add cake mix and baking soda in a large bowl.
Whisk together to blend.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl or measuring cup.
Whisk to combine.
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture.
Use a stand or hand held mixer to combine the ingredients.
Continue to mix until it turns into dough.
Add 1 1⁄2 cups sprinkles and stir lightly to mix them throughout the dough.
Measure out the size of the cookie ball by using a small cookie scoop.
Place each cookie ball on the prepared cookie sheet leaving room between each dough ball.
Sprinkle remaining sprinkles on top of the cookies
Bake at 350 degrees until they begin to turn lightly brown, this should take about 8 to 9 minutes.
Take out of the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 3 minutes then move them to a cooling rack and let cool another 2 minutes.
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