How to make cookies from cake mix - the ultimate guide! Craving for cookies, but don't feel like baking them from scratch? Worry not, with my simple tutorial learn how to make cookies from cake mix - you can try any flavor combination you want!
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We make a lot of cake mix cookies around here. Besides being super delicious, they're super easy to make. And since I have a 4 year old who loves to bake, I taught her how to make cookies from a cake mix, under my supervision. The most fun thing about cake mix cookies is that you can make any combination of cookie flavors - sort of like an infinite combination of cookies - isn't that a wonderful thing?
Watch this video on how to make Cake Mix Cookies (get the recipe here: Strawberry Chewy Cake Mix Cookies)
Pictured today are White Cake Mix Cookies which I made way back in January for my daughter's birthday. Aren't they super cute with those colorful stars? My daughter loved them!
How To Make It
- I mean, after all, it's a cake mix and isn't that meant to make cakes? Well, yes, but by altering the add on ingredients a bit, you can make soft chewy cookies!
- The general ratio that's used to make cookies from cake mix is: 1 boxed cake mix + 1/2 cup vegetable oil + 2 large eggs.
- Super Important Note: Only the dry cake mix is required for cake mix cookies...do not use the ingredients listed on the back of the cake mix box.
Can you Refrigerate the Cookie Dough?
- Yes! In fact, the cake mix cookie batter is so soft, that I prefer to chill it for at least 1 hour. This makes it easier to scoop out the cookies onto the baking tray, and it also reduces the spreading of cookies.
Some Tips & Tricks
- Do not over mix the cookie batter!
- As mentioned above, it's better to chill the cake mix cookie dough, as the dough is so soft that its sometimes a little tricky to scoop it out right after mixing the cookie batter. Also, chilled cookie batter means less spreading of the cookies in the oven. You can also make the cookie dough and chill it in the fridge up to 3-4 days.
- I also use silicone baking mat to bake cake mix cookies because it helps to reduce spreading of the cookies. You may also use parchment paper.
- Do not over bake these cookies!! I learnt this the hard way. Cake make cookies are still very very soft when they're supposed to be taken out of the oven. They keep baking from the residual heat of the baking sheet. I once over baked the cookies and they became so hard an hour later on - and that's a no no in the cookie world!
So just How Do You Know a Cookie is Done?
- With cookies every minute counts, and remember that cookies continue cooking from the residual heat of the baking sheet. So even when they're out of the oven, they'll keep cooking for the next few minutes.
- Cookies are done when the edges are a light golden brown and the middle is still soft and squishy.
- Another handy trick to know if cookies are done is by touching the edge of the cookies, if it is firm then the cookies are done. If the edges are still soft then it means the cookies need a little longer in the oven.
- With cake mix cookies, once the edges have set, its time to take them out. They'll look very under baked but trust in the Cookie Gods, and let them sit on the baking sheet. They'll become firmer but won't become hard.
Enjoy the cookieliciousness! 🙂
Cake Mix Cookies
Learn how to make cookies from cake mix. Craving for cookies, but don't feel like baking them from scratch? Worry not, with my simple tutorial learn how to make cookies from cake mix - you can try any flavor combination you want!
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Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (dry ingredients only)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mix ins
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs. Then gently fold in the mix ins. The cookies pictured above are made from white cake mix and I used the colorful star sprinkles as the mix in.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour (or upto 4 days). This is an optional step, but I've noticed that the chilled cookie dough is easier to scoop out and also it allows the cookies to spread less while baking.
- Once ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Note: the silicone baking mat helps in less spreading of the cookies.
- Scoop out the cookie dough and bake for about 10-12 minutes. The cookies are ready to be taken out of the oven when the edges are slightly firm but the middle is still soft and squishy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.
- Cake mix cookies can be stored up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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Great tips! Cake Mix Cookies are so easy to make and are so versatile. Perfect cookies every time and you can customize your flavors.
This is some super helpful info! I love to make cake mix cookies!
Making cookies from cake mix is brilliant! I love your tips and tricks, I can't wait to give this a go!
We've been making cookies from cake mixes for years. They are a great way to make a variety of cookies without having to invest in lots of different ingredients. I think it's great that you're teaching your four-year-old to bake. I remember being in the kitchen with my mamma and she would give me little chores to do. You have some terrific tips here. And the way you decorated the cookies are so cute.
I use cake mixes for cookie bake day at Christmas and you have some splendid ideas here. Thanks for sharing this cant wait to try some of these .
These are adorable cookies, and I love the shortcut of using the cake mix! This will make it so easy to whip up a batch to take to the office this week for a birthday party!
we love these cookies and make them a LOT. I love how easy they come together and I feel like they're almost "homemade"
Such a great idea for a semi-homemade cookie using cake mix. Loving the packaging too! Pinned for later!
Wow, cookies using cake mix - now that sounds very convenient and the cookies look delicious with the add ins. My 5 year old helps me bake and these cookies will be perfect to bake with her.
I love short cut recipes! When my kids were small, I made it a point to include them in the kitchen cooking and baking adventures. It's important to start them off early with those skills. before they think it's uncool! LOL
This is absolutely fantastic! So YUMMY! I bet those flavors are amazing! Cannot wait to try this! Love! Thank you
I've never made cookies with cake mix before, but I clearly need to try! These look fantastic and super fun! Love those colourful sprinkles! A stack of those and a cold glass of milk and I'm set 🙂
This is such a useful post! The cookies look absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you Chris! 🙂
I've never used cake mix before. Cakes are so easy to make so I've always been suspicious of it, but these cookies look oh so good and perfect for a beginner too. You are swaying me!
You will love them once you try cake mix cookies! 🙂
Using cake mix is a great hack for quick cookies! Thanks for all the fab tips.
Glad you liked the tips 🙂