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Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Quick and easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies are budget-friendly and so irresistible! Crispy on the outside and soft and cakey on the inside, these cookies check all of the right boxes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)
  • 2 Baking Sheet
  • Hand Mixer (optional)
  • Cookie Portion Scoop (optional)

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces dry cake mix 432 grams (1 box)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams
  • 1 cup chocolate chips 170 grams

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    overhead view of ingredients for cake mix chocolate chip cookies.
  • Add the dry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs to a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer to combine. I like to use a hand mixer, but this can also be done with a rubber spatula.
    15.25 ounces dry cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
    cake mix chocolate chip cookie dough in a white bowl.
  • Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough.
    1 cup chocolate chips
    chocolate chips added to cake mix chocolate chip cookie dough in a white bowl.
  • Scoop out 1½ tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
    5 cake mix chocolate chip cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.
  • Immediately when the cookies come out of the oven, tap the tray gently on the counter a few times. This will deflate the center of the cookies so they become soft and chewy.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the pan and then remove them to an airtight container.

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Notes

  • Try a different flavor of cake mix, such as chocolate, funfetti, butter pecan, red velvet or strawberry!
  • Change up the mix ins. Try sprinkles, chopped up candy pieces, M&Ms, flavored baking chips, toffee pieces, or chopped nuts.
  • Sprinkle the cookies with a bit of coarse salt before baking for a salty-sweet cookie!
  • Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate!
  • Make cookie sandwiches by filling 2 cookies with vanilla or chocolate frosting.
  • Line the baking sheets with parchment to keep the cookies from sticking.
  • To get evenly-sized cookies, use a cookie portion scoop.
  • For picture-perfect cookies, press a few chocolate chips into the top of each cookie before baking.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing. 
Storage: Store cake mix chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg