Imagine whipping up delicious, soft-baked cookies in less time than it takes to watch a TV commercial! These incredible Cake Mix Cookies are the ultimate shortcut to baking perfection, transforming a simple box of cake mix into mouthwatering treats that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe. Whether you're a busy parent, a baking novice, or just craving something sweet with minimal effort, this foolproof method will revolutionize your dessert game and make you look like a total baking superstar!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips or other add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the entire box of cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or electric mixer until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or your chosen add-ins, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Gently press down on each dough ball slightly to flatten, which helps create a more uniform cookie shape.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Choose Your Flavor Adventure: Experiment with different cake mix flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti to create unique cookie variations.
- Mix-In Magic: Don't limit yourself to chocolate chips! Try nuts, sprinkles, dried fruit, or crushed candy to customize your cookies.
- Uniform Size Matters: Use a cookie scoop for perfectly consistent cookies that bake evenly and look professionally made.
- Watch the Bake Time: Every oven is slightly different, so start checking your cookies at 9 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Cool Completely: Resist the temptation to eat them immediately! Letting cookies cool helps them set and develop the perfect texture.
- Storage Hack: Place a slice of bread in your airtight container to keep cookies soft and fresh for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
