Fourth of July

4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies

Soft, chewy, and festive 4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies are an easy 4-ingredient dessert - perfect for parties, BBQs, and patriotic celebrations!

  • Prep10 minutes
  • Cook10 minutes
  • Total20 minutes
  • Yield24 servings

Published 15 Jun 2026

4th of July sprinkle cake mix cookies with red white and blue sprinkles

There’s nothing better than a festive dessert that’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress – and these 4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies deliver all that and more! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these soft and chewy cookies come together in minutes, making them perfect for last-minute holiday baking!

Easy 4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies Recipe!

Is there any holiday that isn’t planned around food? Other than spending time with friends and family, the food is the best part!

If you’re looking for a quick, festive treat that’s guaranteed to be a hit, these 4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect solution. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up soft, chewy cookies bursting with patriotic red, white, and blue flair!

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or just want a fun baking project with the kids, these cookies check all the boxes. They’re easy, budget-friendly, and incredibly delicious, thanks to a simple cake mix shortcut that takes all the guesswork out of baking!

Why this Recipe Works

Built In Balance from Cake Mix – The boxed cake mix already contains the perfect ratio of flour, sugar, and leavening agents.

Simple Formula – With just a few ingredients, there is less room for error, making this recipe ideal for beginners or quick baking.

Festive Appeal – The sprinkles add color, texture, and visual appeal, instantly making these cookies perfect for a patriotic celebration!

Patriotic cookies made with cake mix and festive sprinkles

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 box Vanilla Cake Mix – Serves as the base of the cookies, providing sweetness, flavor, and the dry ingredients needed for structure, making this recipe quick and simple.

2 Eggs – Helps bind everything together and holds the dough together while keeping them soft and chewy.

1/2 cup Oil – Adds moisture and richness, resulting in tender, soft cookies instead of dry ones.

4th of July Sprinkles – Brings festive red, white, and blue color and a slight crunch, making the cookies perfect for a patriotic celebration.

Soft cake mix cookies decorated with red white and blue sprinkles for the 4th of July

How to Make 4th of July Sprinkle Cake Mix Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Combine 1 package of vanilla cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup oil and mix well.

Scoop 1 1/2 tbsp size balls and roll into 4th of July sprinkles, covering all sides of the dough and place onto the prepared pan.

Bake for 10 minutes.

Don’t Overmix the Dough – Mix until just combined to keep cookies soft.

Sprinkle Success – Use jimmies-style sprinkles (the long ones) instead of nonpareils – they won’t bleed as much into the dough.

Don’t Overbake – Take the cookies out when the edges are set but the centers look slightly soft.

Perfect Cookies Right Out of the Oven – Take a flat spatula and gently push the edges of each cookie inward toward the center to shape the cookies into nice circles.

Chewy cake mix cookies filled with festive red white and blue sprinkles
Easy 4th of July cake mix cookies, soft and chewy, loaded with red white and blue sprinkles for a festive dessert

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Calories 135, Protein 1g, Carbs 18g, Fat 6g

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