Homemade Cake Mix Cookies

🕒 Prep: 5 min
🔥 Cook: 12 min
🍽 Serves: 24
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Welcome to the world of Homemade Cake Mix Cookies! This recipe is your shortcut to achieving soft, chewy cookies with minimal effort. Perfect for satisfying those last-minute dessert cravings!

Ingredients for Homemade Cake Mix Cookies

Cake mix: The star of the show, providing the bulk of your cookie dough and a fluffy texture. Using a boxed mix makes these cookies incredibly simple to whip up.

Vegetable oil: Adds moisture and richness without overpowering the flavors. It helps keep the cookies soft and chewy.

Eggs: Essential for binding the mixture together. They help in giving the cookies their structure.

Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor, adding a hint of warmth and sweetness.

Chocolate chips: These add a delightful burst of chocolatey goodness in every bite. Feel free to use your preferred type of chocolate.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a flavor twist, try using a different cake mix flavor like chocolate or spice.
  • If you prefer crispier edges, leave the cookies in the oven for an extra minute or two.
  • To prevent sticking, lightly spray your tablespoon with cooking spray before scooping the dough.

Serving Suggestions

These cookies are delightful on their own, but for an extra treat, sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies. You can also crumble them over a bowl of yogurt for a fun dessert twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a gluten-free cake mix?
Yes, a gluten-free cake mix will work just fine, keeping the cookies deliciously chewy.
What if I don't have chocolate chips?
You can substitute with nuts, dried fruit, or even candy pieces for a unique flavor profile.

Homemade Cake Mix Cookies Recipe Walkthrough

First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cookies bake evenly throughout. While the oven warms up, gather all your ingredients so you're ready to mix.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix until everything is well blended. You should see a smooth dough forming with no dry patches of cake mix left.

Next, fold in the chocolate chips. Stir them in gently until they're evenly distributed throughout the dough. This ensures each cookie has a bit of chocolate in every bite.

Now, with a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the dough, placing them onto ungreased baking sheets. Leave a bit of space between each scoop to allow the cookies to spread slightly as they bake.

Pop the baking sheets into the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for the edges to turn golden brown. This is your cue that they're done!

Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set and avoids any breakage.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Quick and easy — ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor.
  • Perfect for baking with kids or beginners.
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins.

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Step-by-step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
4. Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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