Description

Cake mix cookies are the easiest cookies to bake with just three simple ingredients in 20 minutes! Mix and match different cake mix flavors and add-ins.

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) box cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup add-ins, chocolate chips, M&M’s, and/or nuts (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large half sheet baking pan with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil. Use a rubber spatula and stir together until combined. You can also use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat together on low speed.
Fold in any extra add-ins if using (such as chocolate chips, M&M's, or nuts), reserving about 1/4 cup for the tops.
Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough, and place it 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press in the remaining add-ins on top.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, until cookies are set and lightly golden on the edges. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using a 18.25 ounce box cake mix: Use 1/2 cup vegetable oil instead.

How to store: Store cake mix cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

How to freeze: You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.
How to freeze cookie dough: If freezing cookie dough, I would suggest scooping them out first and placing on a cookie sheet about 1-inch apart. Then freeze until hard, about 1 hour. Transfer to freezer bags or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. When ready to bake, place the cookie ball on a baking sheet and allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, allow the cookies to come to room temperature while the oven is preheating, and bake.

Flavor variations:

Vanilla cake mix - with chocolate chips, M&M’s, or sprinkles.
Chocolate cake mix - with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, nuts, chopped chocolate bars, or peanut butter chips.
Red velvet cake mix - with white chocolate chips.
Carrot cake mix - with white chocolate chips and/or chopped pecans or walnuts.
Lemon cake mix - with white chocolate chips.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American