Description
These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are an easy and delicious treat made using a boxed chocolate cake mix combined with eggs and oil. With optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or candy pieces, these cookies bake up soft and fudgy with minimal prep and baking time. Perfect for quick dessert cravings or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Optional Mix-ins (choose any or combine)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ½ cup M&M’s or candy pieces
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- ½ cup white chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the dry chocolate cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until a thick dough forms. Fold in any desired optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8–10 minutes. Bake until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked to maintain a moist, chewy texture. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breaking and helps them set properly.
Notes
- You can customize your cookies by mixing in different combinations of chocolate chips, nuts, and candy pieces.
- Don’t overbake; the cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven for the best texture.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For larger or smaller cookies, adjust baking time slightly, keeping an eye on their doneness.
