Description
Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and easy treat that transforms boxed cake mix into soft, chewy cookies bursting with customizable flavors. Perfect for last-minute desserts or fun baking projects, these cookies offer effortless preparation, a tender texture, and versatility for various add-ins and dietary needs.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor such as yellow, chocolate, funfetti, or gluten-free)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (115g) butter or 1/3 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup oats
- Rainbow sprinkles (for funfetti or festive variations)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix with eggs, butter or oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add your extras: Fold in any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, oats, or sprinkles to enhance flavor and texture.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls evenly spaced about two inches apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until golden: Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the edges set and cookies look slightly golden, avoiding overbaking to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Don’t overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Use a dry measuring cup to measure the cake mix accurately.
- Always use parchment paper for even baking and to prevent sticking.
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors such as red velvet or spice for seasonal variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg