Cake Mix Cookies
These irresistibly soft and chewy cake mix cookies transform a simple box of cake mix into bakery-worthy treats in under 30 minutes. Perfect for last-minute baking emergencies or satisfying sweet cravings without the fuss!
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz cake mix, any flavor
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mix-ins of choice chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts – optional
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating – optional
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for coating – optional
- ½ cup festive sprinkles for coating – optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the entire box of cake mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Gently fold in any chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate dough for 15–30 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Scoop 1½-Tbsp dough balls. Roll in sugar, powdered sugar, or sprinkles if desired; place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone; rotate pans halfway through.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.