Description
A Slice of Sunshine and a Hand-Me-Down Recipe
This recipe always takes me back to my grandma’s sun-drenched kitchen. She was the queen of “semi-homemade” magic before it was cool. Her motto? Good food is about the feeling it creates, not how long you’re stuck at the stove.
I still remember one sweltering summer afternoon — I was ten, grass-stained, and craving something sweet. Grandma smiled, grabbed a box of cake mix and a tub of yogurt, and said, “We’re making sunshine, honey.”
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Don’t skip the parchment — this dough is sticky!
2. Mix the Magic
Combine cake mix, Greek yogurt, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir by hand with a sturdy spoon until thick and sticky.
No mixers needed — a little arm work keeps the dough tender.
3. Scoop and Plop
Drop rounded scoops (1½ tablespoons each) onto the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Press in sprinkles now if using. The rustic “cloud” look is part of their charm!
4. Bake to Perfection
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are set and the edges are pale golden.
They may look soft in the center — that’s perfect. Don’t overbake!
5. Cool with Care
Let cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~80 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 2 g