There’s nothing I love more than an easy boxed cake mix hack, and these 3-ingredient Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect example. Making cookies from cake mix means I don’t have to measure any dry ingredients. It makes these cake mix cookies foolproof!
5-Star Review
“Hi, this is the first time I’ve tried the recipe. They came out perfectly round and beautiful ! I’m going to frost and decorate them when they cool. Thanks for the awesome recipe!” – Melisa H.
Easy Cake Mix Cookies
With this one recipe, I can turn any box of cake mix into soft, fluffy, cakey cookies. There are so many flavor variations to try, it’s like having an endless list of cake mix cookie recipes on hand! I love how creative you can get with these. Start with your preferred flavor of cake mix (chocolate, yellow, vanilla, strawberry, etc), and add chocolate chips, caramel, powdered sugar, flavor extracts, food coloring, nuts, candies, cinnamon & other spices—the sky is the limit!
Tips for Beginners
- If your dough seems sticky, try adding a bit of all-purpose flour.
- If your cookies are spreading too thin in the oven, chill the tray of scooped cookie dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
- Sift the dry cake mix to remove clumps, and add a little more airiness to the texture.
- If you feel like your cookies still spread too much, come out thin and flat, or are too crispy, try adding more all-purpose flour into the mix next time (1 tablespoon at a time). This thickens the dough and make it less sticky as well.
How to Make Cookies from Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces cake mix 432 grams, any flavor (1 box)
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams, or substitute the same amount of melted butter
- optional mix-ins chocolate chips, candies, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, eggs, and oil.15.25 ounces cake mix, 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil
- If using any mix-ins (like chocolate chips), fold them into the batter.optional mix-ins
- Scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before eating or transferring to a cooling rack.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How To Make Cake Mix Cookies Step by Step
Combine the cake mix with wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix with 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
Stir in the mix-ins: If using any mix-ins, like chocolate chips, fold them into the batter. Mix gently, being careful not to overmix.
Portion the dough: Scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Place the cookie sheet with the dough balls into the oven and bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before eating or transferring directly to a cooling rack.
How To Store
Let the cookies cool fully to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container or resealable bag. Keep them on the counter or in the pantry up to 3-4 days for best quality.
How To Freeze
To freeze, lay cookies flat on a sheet pan and freeze for about 30 minutes to harden (this prevents them from sticking together). Then place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving, and warm them up if you like!
Variations
The best thing about these cookies is how easy it is to make your flavor variations. Just grab any flavor of boxed cake mix you like, pick your mix-ins and toppings, and you can have a unique cookie with a cake-y, fluffy texture. Here are some ideas:
- S’mores: Use chocolate cake mix and mix in (or top with) mini marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers.
- Chocolate dipped strawberry: Use a strawberry cake mix, then dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate. Refrigerate to harden the chocolate, then serve.
- M&M cookies: Use any cake flavor you like for this one (I like a yellow cake mix) and top with M&Ms before baking.
- Pumpkin Spice: In the fall, it’s pretty easy to find pumpkin cake mixes at the store, so take full advantage and turn it into cookies! Sprinkle with extra pumpkin spice and/or a simple cream cheese frosting.
- Mocha: Mix espresso powder into a box of chocolate cake mix to infuse it with an extra rich flavor. You can add espresso baking chips, too!
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Hi Lori, we’ve noticed a lot of cake companies have been reducing the sizes of their boxed mixes lately, which can totally mess with this recipe. Make sure you’re using a 15.25-ounce box, not a 13.25- or 14.25-ounce box!
I used chocolate cake, added a packet of instant banana pudding mix and peanut butter chips.. the banana flavor isn’t very strong, but it’s there.
my 5 year old grandson and I made Carmel carrot cake cookies! they were so yummy! thank you for this recipe!
I made this recipe using a white cake mix, 2 eggs and coconut oil. I added 3/4 cop walnut pieces and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. It made amazing light cookies. I am very pleased.
I always substitute unsweetened applesauce for the oil when baking a cake. This lowers the fat and makes it healthier. Can I do the same for these cookies?
Hi Marlene, we haven’t tried that but we think it should work out just fine!
They were delicious- but was wonder if I could use canola oil instead of the vegetable oil?
Absolutely, Karen!
They were delicious- but was wonder if I could use canola oil instead of tge vegetable oi
We made these with a Fudge Cake recipe by Betty Crocker. We used 1/2 butter and 1/2 oil to a total of 1/2 cup. We added semisweet chocolate chips. Delicious!!
The strawberry batter cake mix was good with white chocolate
The chocolate mix recipe is missing something. I made them topped with M&M’s. BUT, the Funfetti mix cookies are YUM! I will be making them over and over!