Cake Mix Cookies
These easy cake mix cookies come together in under 20 minutes using just a box of cake mix, eggs, and oil. Soft, chewy, and endlessly customizable, they are perfect for busy weeknights, bake sales, and family gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper or silicone baking mat
- 1 Cookie Scoop or tablespoon
- 1 Wire Cooling Rack
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor, 15.25 oz) yellow, chocolate, funfetti, or strawberry all work great
- 2 large eggs room temperature for best texture
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter butter adds richer flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional but recommended
Mix-Ins (choose your favorites)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or sprinkles or peanut butter chips, crushed Oreos, or dried fruit
- 1 pinch sea salt flakes optional, sprinkle on top before baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Pour the dry cake mix into a large mixing bowl. Do not follow the box directions — use only the ingredients listed in this recipe.
- Add the two eggs and the oil or melted butter directly into the bowl with the cake mix.
- Stir everything together until a thick dough forms. The dough will feel stickier than traditional cookie dough — this is normal.
- Fold in your mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- Scoop the dough into balls about one tablespoon each and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced at least two inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges look set but the centers still appear slightly underdone. Do not overbake.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest on the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
Chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop. You can freeze raw dough balls and bake directly from frozen at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.