These cake mix cookies are such an easy and delicious recipe to make with only 3 ingredients! Customize this recipe with your favorite flavor and mix-in’s.
Easiest Cookie Recipe Ever
We’ve shared a few different cookies made with cake mix, such as the strawberry cookies, chocolate mint cookies and red velvet gooey cookies, but I thought it was about time I shared the original recipe. The options are endless depending on the flavor of cake mix you use!
I first saw this recipe in a church cookbook I received many years ago and have made many different variations ever since. These cake cookies are great for when you need to make something quick and don’t have a lot of ingredients on hand. I don’t know about you, but I pretty much always have a box of cake mix, oil and eggs on hand.
These cookies are soft, fluffy and seriously so delicious. I love how many different variations you can easily make. Plus, they are so simple that you literally can’t mess them up. My kids love to help make them too. They are always a huge hit!
3 Simple Ingredients
This recipe requires only 3 ingredients (which you probably already have on hand!). This is seriously the easiest dessert to whip up and perfect for the kids to help with.
- Cake mix: Use 1 box of cake mix (any flavor you’d like). Check out a few of my favorite variations below.
- Oil: Vegetable oil works best in this recipe. You’ll need 1/2 cup.
- Eggs: Add in 2 large eggs.
Feel free to include any extra mix-in’s like M&M’s, chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles or candy pieces.
How To Make Cookies From Cake Mix
You can find the printable recipe and video tutorial below.
- Mix the ingredients together until the dough is smooth.
- Then add any extra mix-in’s if you’d like.
- I also like to refrigerate the dough, so it’s easier to work with.
- Then bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes until the cookies are set!
Baking tips
- Refrigerate the dough: The dough tends to be a little stickier than your typical cookie dough because of the oil, so I’d recommend refrigerating the dough for about 30 minutes so it’s easier to work with.
- Don’t over bake: You definitely don’t want these cookies to brown in the oven. Let them bake for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are set. You want them to have a soft texture. To help prevent the bottoms from browning, line your pan with parchment paper.
- Freeze any extras: These cookies freeze beautifully. If you have any extras, let them cool completely after baking. Then place on a cookie sheet and flash freeze for about 30 minutes. Once they’re hard, place the cookies in a freezer container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, remove from freezer about 2 hours before enjoying.
Cake Mix Cookie Variations
You can use pretty much any flavor of cake mix to make these cookies. Feel free to add in your favorite mix-ins or dip in chocolate. Below are a few of my favorites.
- Red velvet white chocolate chip: If you’re a fan of red velvet cake, you’re going to love these red velvet cake mix cookies! The red velvet flavor is rich and delicious and the white chocolate chips add the perfect sweet touch. Plus the contrast of the red and white colors looks so pretty!
- M&M: You can use white or yellow cake mix for this variation. The M&M’s are fun, colorful and add a delicious hint of chocolate. You could also make these with chocolate cake mix as well. Both versions are delicious. My kids love these!
- Devil’s food with Rolo’s: If you’re a chocolate lover, these Rolo cookies are perfect for you! The chocolate flavor paired with the gooey caramel inside is a match made in heaven! The Rolo in the middle is such a nice surprise.
- Chocolate-dipped strawberry: I made a version of these strawberry cookies for Valentine’s Day and they were so festive and delicious! I even added some pink and red heart shaped sprinkles. They are super soft, full of strawberry flavor and best of all dipped in chocolate!
More Cake Mix Cookies:
- Lemon cake mix cookies – Fresh lemon flavor with a powdered sugar top
- Funfetti cookies – Full of sprinkles and that classic cake batter flavor
- Pumpkin chocolate cookies – Moist, chocolaty and topped with a pumpkin kiss
- Spice cookies – The perfect spice flavor for fall
- Snickerdoodle cake mix cookies – A classic holiday favorite made easy
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Optional Mix-in’s: Chocolate chips, M&M’s, Rolo's, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, oil, and eggs until combined. If you have time, refrigerate the dough 15 to 20 minutes (it will make it a little easier to work with, since it is sticky).
- Using a medium scoop or spoon, scoop the dough onto the baking sheet. Top with additional toppings, if desired. Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are set. You don’t want them to brown.
- Let cool a couple minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack. Store in a covered container up to 3 days.
Video
Notes
- Red velvet white chocolate chip: If you’re a fan of red velvet cake, you’re going to love this version! Use a red velvet cake mix and mix in 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
- M&M: You can use white or yellow cake mix for this variation. Mix in 1 cup M&M’s.
- Devil’s food with Rolo’s: If you’re a chocolate lover, these Rolo cookies are perfect for you!
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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How far ahead of time can I make this/ how long will these last?
The cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Is there an egg substitute?
I have not tried an egg substitute, let me know if you try one out!
I love these cookies-so easy to make whatever flavor you’re wanting and the add-ins make them even better!! Thanks for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!
You are so welcome, Tara! We love mixing up the add-in’s too :)
I LOVE this recipe! It’s my go to when I need a quick dessert for family dinners. I also love all the combinations, and 3 ingredients?! Who can beat that?
Exactly! So glad these cookies are your go-to recipe, Melinda :)
Love making cookies from cake mix! Can I add fresh blueberrie
I don’t see why not! Just gently fold them in after mixing the batter :)
I just made this recipe with oreo cake mix and it turned out great! I added a thin layer of vanilla frosting ontop of some of them and my kiddos absolutely loved them. Thank you. You always have the BEST recipes.
This sounds DELICIOUS! I’m going to have to try the Oreo version ASAP :)
These turned out great! The helpful too about baking them just until they are “set” made all the difference.
I’m so glad it helped! Definitely keeps them soft and delicious :)
How do I stop the cookie mix from spreading? I put the mix in the fridge for 30 mins before cooking too. Thanks. Rachel
I would make sure you’re not over mixing. Also, continue to chill the dough and make sure to bake them on a piece of parchment paper. Then when you roll the dough balls out I would make them tall balls and don’t press them down. You could also try freezing the pan with dough balls for 10 minutes before baking.
Do u have to use paracute paper or anything?n could u put iceing and sparkles on them?
Hi Alice, yes I’d recommend lining your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. And you could absolutely decorate them with icing and sprinkles. Here is my favorite vanilla buttercream recipe that would taste delicious: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/buttercream-frosting-recipe/
These cookies are perfect soft-tops!! So yummy & easy, my family loves them.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I love how soft the cake mix makes them too :)