Easy Cake Mix Cookies: 10 Flavor Variations to Try
Cake mix cookies are perfect for those moments when I want a plate of homemade cookies without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 45kcal
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Ingredients
Basic Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
- 15.25 Ounces Cake Mix 1 (15.25-ounce) box cake mix
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil or another neutral oil
- 2 Large Eggs
- Optional add-ins frosting, or toppings
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add the cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large mixing bowl.15.25 Ounces Cake Mix, ½ Cup Vegetable Oil, 2 Large Eggs
- Stir until everything is well combined and a thick cookie dough forms.
- Add any mix-ins directly to the dough and gently stir until evenly distributed.Optional add-ins
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. The centers should still look soft when you remove them from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- The cookies will continue to set as they cool, so try not to bake them until they look completely done in the center.
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Notes
Tips for Making Soft Cake Mix Cookies
Don’t overbake them. This is probably the most important tip. Cake mix cookies are meant to be soft, and they may look a little underdone when you first take them from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet. They are delicate when they first come out of the oven. Giving them several minutes to cool helps them firm up before you move them. Use parchment paper. It makes cleanup easier and helps the cookies release from the pan. Don’t overload the dough with mix-ins. About 1 cup of chocolate chips, nuts, or other add-ins works well for this amount of dough. Adding too much can make the cookies difficult to scoop and shape. Cool completely before frosting. Warm cookies will soften or melt the frosting. Get all the cookie variations and amounts to add in the blog post.Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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