Dot Cake Cookies Recipe
Soft cake mix cookies topped with vanilla frosting and rainbow nonpareils. Inspired by the viral dot cake trend, these colorful cookies combine birthday cake flavors with a fun sprinkle-covered finish.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix I used Duncan Hines
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 3/4 cup rainbow nonpareils sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, oil, and eggs until a thick dough forms.
- Use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and 1 tablespoon of milk. Mix until smooth, adding additional milk as needed to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cookies.
- Pour the nonpareils into a wide, shallow bowl or small rimmed plate. Dip each frosted cookie into the sprinkles until the frosting is evenly coated.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the unfrosted cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature, then frost and decorate before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 189IUCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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