The 19-year-old, on loan at the Stadium of Light from Manchester United, netted a superb brace for the Black Cats in response to an early opener from Toffees midfielder Tim Cahill.
But Mikel Arteta denied Sunderland a win as he fired home a deflected equaliser in the 83rd minute, and man-of-the-match Welbeck admits the final result was disappointing.
"We're pretty disappointed not to get the three points, considering we went in front," Welbeck told Sky Sports HD1.
"But I think they played really well and we did well to keep it at 2-2.
"It's a team game and we're all just looking to get three points in every game we go into.
"So it was a bit disappointing to not get the three today but we'll take it as a positive and move on."
Team-mate Lee Cattermole agrees it was unfortunate to concede so late in the game after establishing the advantage.
"It was a game we felt like we could win, being at home and we've got a good record," said Cattermole.
"To go in front and then concede in the 83rd minute is a bit disappointing but it's a point at the end of the day and you move on to next week."
The Black Cats are now unbeaten in three games following their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Newcastle last month, with that result marking their only defeat in their last 12 encounters.
Steve Bruce's men also recorded a shock 3-0 victory over leaders Chelsea last weekend, and Cattermole tributes their Toon wake-up call for their recent form.
"I think at the time it pulled us all together," he said. "It was a tough week for the club, it got built up and built up all week but it wasn't to be on the day.
"I think it was the worst we've played this season but we've played three more games since without getting beaten."
Cattermole feels Sunderland can be serious contenders for a top-six finish if they carry on playing in the same manner.
He added: "I think we've got to have the belief. To go that long, one defeat in 12, I think it shows we're a good team.
"We've got a lot of belief in the dressing room. It's a good team, we're pulling together well and we just need to keep going week by week."
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