Birthday Cake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 box funfetti cake mix
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2-3 drops red food coloring (or other color food coloring)
• rainbow sprinkles (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Cookies ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a medium mixing bowl with a whisk, combine the cake mix, baking powder, and sprinkles.

4. 4

   In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Stir in the dry cake mixture ingredients with the wet ingredients. Stir until dough forms.

6. 6

   Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough and roll to form a ball. Place 6 dough balls evenly spaced on each cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Bake for 10 minute. Remove from the oven and cool.

8. 8

   --- Frosting ---

9. 9

   In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.

10. 10

    Add in powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add in a few drops of food coloring to achieve desired color.

11. 11

    Spread the frosting on top of cooled cookies. Add extra sprinkles to the top.