How to Make Cookies from Cake Mix Recipe
Simple and versatile cookies made using a boxed cake mix, eggs, and oil, perfect for a quick homemade treat with customizable add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Total Time: 13-17 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 15.25 ounces (432 grams) cake mix, any flavor (1 box)
- 2 large eggs (100 grams)
- ½ cup (100 grams) vegetable oil (or substitute with melted butter, same amount)
Optional Mix-Ins
- Chocolate chips
- Candies
- Nuts
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a uniform dough forms.
- Add Mix-Ins: If desired, fold in optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, candies, or nuts evenly into the batter.
- Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced evenly apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-12 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
Notes
- Use any flavor of cake mix to create a variety of cookie flavors.
- Substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet first to prevent breaking apart.
- Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins to customize your cookies.
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