These Funfetti Cookie Cups are perfect for any celebration! Birthday cake flavoured cookie cups with a whipped cream cheese filling.
Can you believe we’re into the last week of August? Crazy!! I, for one, am extremely excited. My favourite season is on the horizon, and I literally cannot WAIT. I’ve started sneaking in some Fall-ish recipes already, and am about to go into full-on Fall mode once we hit September. But today I’m bringing you something that you can enjoy all year round — Funfetti Cookie Cups!
I’m excited to be collaborating with some fabulous bloggers for this post today as a virtual baby shower for Sally McKenney from Sally’s Baking Addiction. Sally and her husband are expecting their first baby, so we wanted to throw them a sprinkle themed “party”.
If you’ve been following Sally’s blog at all (and really, you should be, her stuff is AMAZING) you know that she loves funfetti almost as much as she loves peanut butter, so what better way to celebrate this new addition to their lives than with copious amounts of funfetti and sprinkles.
To make these Funfetti Cookie Cups, I modified my sugar cookie cup recipe and added some cake mix into the batter. This is optional — you could just replace the cake mix with more flour — but I love the additional birthday cake flavour it gives these cookie cups.
The slightly tangy whipped cheesecake-like filling goes perfectly with the super-sweet cookie cups.
Be sure to check out all of the other Funfetti themed recipes below!
Tips for these Funfetti Cookie Cups:
- You can replace the cake mix with more flour if you prefer.
- The sprinkles may bleed a bit when mixed into the filling, so work quickly!
- Ensure your heavy cream is cold (ideally the mixer bowl too) as this will make the cream whip up better.
- The cookies will soften a bit the longer they sit with the filling.
- These freeze very well! Store in fridge for up to 5 days or in freezer (in an airtight container) for 1-2 months.
- Best served cold, out of the fridge.
- If you like these, check out some of my other other cookie cup recipes!
Funfetti Cookie Cups
Ingredients
Funfetti Cookie Cups:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 Tbsp vanilla cake mix
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp clear vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Funfeiit Cheesecake Filling:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
Funfetti Cookie Cups:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a regular sized cupcake tin with cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, cake mix, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar on med-high until pale and fluffy (approx. 2-3mins). Reduce speed and add egg and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. Gently fold in sprinkles.
- Using a large cookie scoop (3 Tbsp), scoop dough into cupcake tin.
- Bake for 10-12 mins or until lightly browned and mostly set.
- Remove from oven and immediately use a small jar or container to press firmly down in the center to create a well. Cool in pans for 10 mins, then place on wire rack to cool completely.
Funfetti Cheesecake Filling:
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks (ideally with a cold whisk and in a cold bowl).
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Fold cream cheese mixture into whipped cream. Fold in sprinkles just until combined. Pipe into cooled cookie cups. Refrigerate until set (approx. 2 hours).
- Serve cold and eat within 2-3 days. Or freeze for up to 4 weeks.
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Funfetti Coconut Macaroons from Handle the Heat
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Pink Lemonade Cake from Carlsbad Cravings
Funfetti Bundt Cake from Love From the Oven
Loaded Unicorn Bark from Averie Cooks
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Chocolate Funfetti Cheesecake Bundt from Beyond Frosting
Antonia says
That sounds like a fabulous recipe! I am totally making them for my Birthday next month! I just want to ask if i could use the pastry cream as a filling instead of the cream cheese?
Olivia says
Hi Antonia! You can definitely use the pastry cream as a filling instead. I did that here: https://livforcake.com/vanilla-custard-cookie-cups/
Cakes that kids love says
Great post i have been playing with different ways to use sprinkles too! i love the idea of these cookie cups something a bit diferent and cream cheese in sweet food is one of my favorite things the problem with reading these great blogs is im getting very fat!
Jill says
Can you use a mini cupcake tin? Would love to make for a potluck dessert party
Olivia says
Hi Jill! Yes, that should work just fine. Use a about 2 tsps of cookie dough per cup and start checking them earlier, maybe around 7mins?
Amanda says
When is the 6 tablespoons of cake mix incorporated?
Olivia says
Hi Amanda! Ack, good catch. They go with the flour mixture. I’ve updated the recipe!
Meg | Meg is Well says
I’ve only recently become obsessed with funfetti but it’s looking like it’s going to be a lasting obsession. I can’t think of a better combo than cheesecake filling and sprinkles.
Olivia says
I always buy sprinkles and funfetti, but don’t use it often. I need to up my game!!
Cindy says
These are absolutely adorable!! The perfect party dessert for kids of all ages. Plus you have me so hooked with the cheesecake filling.
Olivia says
Thanks so much Cindy! The filling goes so well with these cookie cups!
Lynn @ Fresh April Flours says
These are ADORABLE! And I love your little confetti additions to the photos! Perfection, Olivia! Thanks for helping us celebrate 🙂
Olivia says
Thanks so much Lynn, and thanks for organizing!
sally @ sallys baking addiction says
Olivia! These cookie cups are so darn cute and I loooooove how much cheesecake filling you stuffed into them! Thank you so much for all the kind words and support over the years. So lucky to be in the company of so many supportive, powerful, kind, and talented women.
Olivia says
Thanks so much Sally! I’m so glad you like these, they were so fun to make! 🙂