Who doesn’t love Funfetti? Funfetti means fun! It makes you want to throw on a party looking apron, grab some sprinkles and go wild. And who doesn’t love the Pillsbury Doughboy? His bashfulness makes me love him even more. He’s a adorable little guy, with such a cute belly and he makes delicious treats – what’s not to love?
I can only imagine what it would be like to bake with the Pillsbury Doughboy. You would pour 2 glasses of ginger ale and as the cookies are baking in the oven, he would tell you all his secrets. He would give you his baking knowledge full of soft cookies and sweet treats. You would forever owe your life to him. Then you would reach into your pocket and shyly pull out 2 best friend necklaces. They would be shaped like a cookie, but broken into 2 bitten pieces. Then you would put the necklace on him and he would put it on you. You would have a moment. Pillsbury Doughboy- let’s be friends. Call me.
Here are facts I found out while googling for too long about the Pillsbury Doughboy:
His real name is Poppin’ Fresh.
He became a household love in the 1960s.
He giggles in both “hee hee” and “hoo hoo” form.
He used to be created by stop motion clay animation. Now he’s CGI.
He has a family of Poppie Fresh (his wife), Granpopper, Granmommer, Popper (son) Bun-Bun (baby daughter), Flapjack (dog), Biscuit (cat) and Uncle Rollie.
I know. Who knew The Pillsbury Doughboy had such a large family! I’m pretty much in shock that my best friend didn’t even tell me about his children.
When I was in Target a few days ago (I’m there all the time, I’d like to think of it as a place that helps me relax) I came across Funfetti Halloween Cake Mix. I had to have it. I mean it’s Halloween and Boy is holding a pumpkin on the box! It’s a must have! So off I went skipping down the aisle…
After I got home I started to think about what I was going to make, but I wasn’t sure yet. Then a few days later I was in one of my other favorite stores, Whisk. Whisk is a cooking store in Brooklyn where I like to spend all my money. I came across a adorable ghost cookie cutter. I must have it.
Then it was decided, Funfetti Ghost Cookies!
These cookies are colorful, fun and festive. They have the Funfetti taste we all love, but it also tastes like a sugar cookie. Best of all, they’re super soft, like little clouds of sweetness. When you bite into the cookie, it’s super moist. It’s just a delicious cookie, one that will have you reaching for a second very quickly.
Ingredients
- 1 Box Halloween Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup butter - softened
- 2 eggs
- Splash of Vanilla
Instructions
- Beat together cake mix, butter, eggs and vanilla until it becomes dough like.
- Cover and put in refrigerator. Let chill for 3 hours.
- Roll out dough on floured surface and use your cookie cutter for shapes.
- Put on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until bottoms are golden brown.
- Decorate if desired, let cool.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Here is the dough all made. Funfetti dough is my absolute weakness. I could eat this and call it dinner. Ok maybe I have.
The key to making Funfetti shaped cookies is letting the dough chill. This will make it easy to roll out. We’re going to chill this in the fridge for 3 hours.
Gather your supplies and begin pressing your cookie cutters in.
Hey little ghosts. Keep your eye on the one to the right, we’re going to talk more about him later.
Out of the oven comes Funfetti magic! Oh goodness, they smell great. Keep as is or decorate with sprinkles..
Or put some spooky faces with Gel on them.
The cookies rise nicely and are done in a quick 8 minutes.
The insides are fluffy and soft.
This looks like a ghost party! Now let’s talk about the ghost to the right. Do you see what I see?
Let me zoom in. The ghost has eyes! I didn’t put them there!
As soon as I spotted his eyes, I picked him up. As I held him up the light changed dramatically. I got a bit spooked out.
I needed a ghost inspector right away. I knew who would be perfect for the job, Xanadu!
Xanadu is the Boss of our kitty family, she’s on constant duty of keeping all the other cats in line. She likes to sit up above watching the others to make sure they are behaving. If they aren’t, don’t you worry, she will jump down and proceed to push them back to work. Here’s where I found her.
I picked her up and carried her over to where the ghost with eyes was waiting for us. I asked her to please inspect this spooky ghost to make sure he was safe. She quickly moved in and begun to sniff him..
I thought it was going good until suddenly Xanadu shouted out “Ghost!”. She was shocked. This ghost seemed possessed. What are we going to do I asked her?
She answered the question very quickly. “Mom, we’re going to eat him!” and then proceeded to lick him clean.
Thanks for the help Xanadu.
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
Your ghost cookies are super cute! I would do the same as your cat Xanadu, and eat that possessed cookie! 😛
Pamela says
Meow! Thanks Ruby!
Nora (Buttercream Fanatic) says
What an awesome idea to use cake mix as cookie mix! I can’t get over how cute these cookies are, and if they are good enough foe Xanadu, they’re good enough for me 🙂
Pamela says
Thanks Nora! They were easy to make and eaten very quickly. 😉
Cailee says
These are so cute and very festive!! Perfect for this time of year:) Happy almost halloween 🙂
Pamela says
Happy Soon To Be Halloween Cailee!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
You can’t help but have fun when eating funfetti cookies! Your cat is precious!
Pamela says
Thanks Christin!
Beth says
Fun cookies … and I’d be spooked by the ghost too!
Pamela says
Freaky right? Thanks Beth!
ashley - baker by nature says
These are adorable! And so so FUN 😉
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I wish I could go to Target, it sounds amazing! And also, this cookies are adorable and so is that little doughboy. How fun, I love your posts! xx
Pamela says
Thanks Consuelo! It’s a wonderful place!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
Oh my – I had no idea that there was so much info bout the doughboy available out there!
And these ghost cookies are adorable!
Thanks Pamela for a light hearted post for this gloomy Monday 🙂
Pamela says
Glad to see you here Shashi! 🙂
Prudy @butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says
Target is my happy place too!! I just spent an hour or so there the other day with my daughters. 🙂
This was the cutest post, and I’m certain my son will be singing your praises when I make him these cookies. Way too cute. Way too fun!! <3
Pamela says
Hope you all enjoy these cookies! See you at Target! 🙂
Marie @ Little Kitchie says
So, so cute! I love these!!
Pamela says
Thanks Marie!
Pam says
I need to make these for my kids on Halloween! What a fantastic and easy idea! Bookmarked.
Pamela says
Enjoy Pam!
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
I am a target lover; so much better then Walmart’s baking aisle. Beautiful easy cookies straight from the box! How simple 🙂
Pamela says
Target for life!
Archana @ FeedingThefoodie says
all I can say is – so CUTE!!! those little ghosts would be so yummy to eat 🙂
Pamela says
Definitely yummy! 🙂
The Squishy Monster says
I love funfetti! These are seriously cute and fun!!^^
Pamela says
Thanks girl! 🙂
Katie says
I love the look of cutout cookies, but I hate the work involved, so I never make them. My mom got me a Halloween set years ago, and I’ve never used them. It’s shameful.
Pamela says
I hope you use them Katie! Halloween cookies year round for you!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
What a great blog! Beautiful pictures and a cool recipe I’d like to try soon. Charming cat you’ve got!
Pamela says
Thanks Daniela!
Francine says
I kind of feel like the dough boy would light up a cigarette and hold a glass of whiskey and lament on his wasted life. Maybe he has a lot of regrets. And also, he probably has diabetes or something so I’m sure he’s angry about that. (Also, I thought Poppin Fresh was a marshmallow guy?)
Pamela says
No way Francine, the Doughboy is a gentleman and as sweet as.. cookies! 🙂
Ashley says
These cookies are so fun and festive! I love it! And I must confess I adore those photos of the cookie with your cat … so cute : )
Pamela says
Thanks Ashley! Xanadu says hi!
Stephanie @ PlainChicken says
The cookies look great and your taste tester is adorable!
Pamela says
Thanks Stephanie, Meow!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
The Pillsbury Doughboy is married?! His cuteness definitely got diminished by that fact. Haha, I love that Xanadu was a Ghostbuster, and that open mouth picture is my favorite. That’s some scary stuff thought. The cookies look great, Pamela! Also, love the candy corn napkin you used 😉
Pamela says
Cutest napkins in the world, thanks to you! 😉
Jessie says
Xanadu is so cute!! (Although I’m sure she would prefer “queenly” 😉 ). Love these ghost cookies – perfect for this time of year!
Pamela says
You can be sure she’s feeling pretty good about herself after your comments. 😉
Dan from Platter Talk says
Honestly, these cookies scared me – just a little!! Love them, and funfetti!!
Pamela says
Don’t be scared Dan! Xanadu is here to protect us. 😉
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
These are absolutely adorable! And super easy, which is always a nice bonus. 🙂
Pamela says
I love a good easy cookie!
Jamie@Milk 'n' Cookies says
I love Target, too! I went in yesterday intending to pick up a print cartridge, and ended up buying 7 baking items. Whoops!
But now I’m kicking myself that I didn’t look for this funfetti mix while I was there. These ghost funfetti cookies are too cute, and they seem like they’re very quick to whip up. Great for when you want to squeeze in a few more Halloween desserts ; )
Pamela says
I’m the same way Jamie, I go in for 2 things and I end up with so much I can’t carry it home!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
I want approximately 2 dozen of these in front of me right now! I am obsessed with all things confetti. I love those cookie cutters too!
Pamela says
Confetti is the best!
Kelly says
Aaw these cookies are too cute, love the last picture of Xanadu! Hehe, I can’t get enough of Target’s baking aisles either and I had no idea the Pillsbury Doughboy had such a big family, thanks for sharing those fun facts 🙂
Pamela says
I live for those minutes in the baking aisle! Enjoy Kelly!
Mr. & Mrs. P says
Very cute!!! We know you have several cats but the one pictured in this post is adorable!!!
Pamela says
Xanadu says thanks. 🙂
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
If it has Xanadu’s approval, I guess I’ll make it… 😉 seriously, LOVE funfetti cookies! Such a cinch to make and they’re so festive and fun!! The ghost shapes are SO cute, Pamela!
Pamela says
Xanadu is a cookie monster. 🙂
Lawyer Loves Lunch says
Target is definitely my happy place too! I’m loving all the cute Halloween decor and dishes they have lately. I’ll have to keep an eye out for their Halloween cake mix (to make cookies, of course) 🙂
Pamela says
I can’t get enough of those dishes! Enjoy!
Monica says
The Target food/baking aisles are my happy place, too…especially early in the morning when it’s quiet. These are such fun cookies. I don’t bust out my cookie cutters enough!
Pamela says
I think we should move into Target’s baking aisle Monica!