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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Cookies » Cake Mix Cookies

    Cake Mix Cookies

    Published: April 1, 2019 · Modified: Aug 1, 2020 by John Kanell

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    Cake mix cookies are the ultimate no hassle treat! You can whip them up in a moment an have delicious soft cookies in no time. I've included a phenomenal from scratch version that's a must try in the post too!

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    A clipping of a couple cake mix cookies embedded with rainbow sprinkles.

    Everyone seems to have a box of cake mix hanging out in the pantry but it can be used for more than just cake! Cake mix is great for making soft chewy cookies that might just have a healthy dose of rainbow sprinkles in them!

    how to make cake mix cookies

    A photo showing steps on how to make cake mix cookies.

    1. Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F and sift the cake mix into a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer.
    2. Crack the eggs into the bowl with the cake mix.
    3. Now add the room temperature butter.  My butter was so soft it was basically melted. If you don’t want to use butter, you can use 1/3 cup of vegetable oil.
    4. Mix the batter together until everything is well combined, then pour and fold in the sprinkles.
    5. Place dollops of the batter that are about 2 tablespoons in size, onto a prepared baking sheet.
    6. Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with a bit more sprinkles and bake them for about 10 minutes. When their done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool and enjoy!

    How to make these cake mix cookies from scratch

    A photo showing steps on how to make cake mix cookies from scratch.

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and pour the four and white sugar into a sifter over a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer.
    2. Add the brown sugar, baking powder and salt into the sifter. Sift then give the mixture a whisk to make sure everything is well incorporated.
    3. Add the room temperature butter and give it a quick mix. You should have a crumbly sort of mixture.
    4. Now crack the eggs into the bowl with the mixer running on low. make sure each egg is well incorporated before adding the next.
    5. Mix the batter together well, then pour and fold in the sprinkles. This batter should be more like a cookie dough.
    6. Place about 2 tablespoon sized dollops of the dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
    7. Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with a bit more sprinkles and bake them for about 10 minutes. When their done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool and enjoy!

    A photo of many white cake mix cookies on a copper cooling rack

    Frequently asked questions

    How can you make box cake mix better?

    While box cake mixes are the epitome of convenience the taste isn’t the best. To improve the flavor try adding some real vanilla, sub in some melted butter for the oil and add ingredients you love like strawberry pieces, chocolate chips, sprinkles or even toasted nuts!

    Chocolate cake mix can be improved with an extra 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and/or 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips mixed into the batter.

    Can you freeze cake mix cookies?

    Cookies can be frozen and reheated later. Make sure to chill in a sealed container and allow to thaw before warming. Cookies can be frozen for up to two weeks.

    What’s the difference between a cake and a cookie?

    Cakes have more liquid thank cookies. When baked the leavening agents in the cake batter allow it to rise and create a fluffy texture while cookies will puff up slightly but flatten out after baking. Cookies have a denser texture and can range from chewy like this one to very crispy.

    How do I make cake mix cookies from scratch?

    • 250 grams all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 100g
    • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 100g
    • 1/2 tsp salt, 3g
    • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder, 5g
    • 7 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature, 99g
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tbsp vanilla, 15mL
    • 1/4 cup sprinkles, 44g (optional)

    Sift the above ingredients together (minus the sprinkles) whisk to combine and then use for a batch of DELICIOUS

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    If you’ve tried these cake mix cookies then don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

    A photo od cake mix cookies that have sprinkles in them on a white marble table.
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    Cake Mix Cookies

    Cake mix isn't just for cake! You can make delicious cookies in a snap and add a cascade of sprinkles for extra cheer.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 3 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 13 minutes
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 140kcal
    Author John Kanell

    Ingredients

    • 1 15.25 oz bag white cake mix 432g
    • 2 eggs room temperature
    • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted, 75g
    • 1/4 cup sprinkles 60mL

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350F. Sift the cake mix into a large bowl. 
    • Add eggs and butter.
    • Whisk together until well combined then fold in sprinkles.
    • Place dollops of the batter, about 2 tablespoons in size, onto a prepared baking sheet.
    • Bake for about 10 minutes.
    • Transfer to wire rack to cool and enjoy!

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    Notes

    If you don't want to use butter, you can use 1/3 cup of oil instead. I've found the cookies are a bit cakier with oil and spread out less!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 46mg | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg
    *Nutrition Disclaimer
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