Cake mix chocolate chip cookies is an easy cookie recipe made with simple ingredients. The next time you don’t have time to whip up homemade chocolate chip cookies, consider this simple dessert recipe.
More often than not, we make cookies from scratch, but when I’m looking for something sweet and quick, these soft cookies work perfectly.
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This easy recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies – so prepare accordingly. You might want to double up to keep extras for leftovers. You could also freeze whatever cookie dough you decide to not use during your baking afternoon.
We’ve talked about mint chocolate chip cookies, cookie cheesecake bars, cherry cookies, Chewy Crunch Peppermint Cookies, and chocolate chip almond butter cookies. I can go on and on! Oh, wait! I can’t forget my cookie cups recipe!! YUM and YUM! But this blog post is about chocolate cake mix cookies. So, let’s break down what you need to get started.
Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients
- 1 – 15.25 oz triple chocolate cake mix
- 1 – 12oz back of nestle semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- ½ C canola oil or vegetable oil
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Directions For Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies With Chocolate Chips
Using an electric mixer, beat together the cake mix, oil and eggs until combined using medium speed. Now, fold in the chocolate chips manually. Place dough into the fridge overnight. If you don’t have time to keep the dough overnight, refrigerate for as much time as you can – even 30 minutes will do.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out some dough, roll into cookie dough balls and place onto the cookie sheet. About 12 balls of dough on the cookie sheet.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until done. Allow to cool on a cooling rack for 5 minutes before moving and baking the rest of the dough.
Tips and Variations
- If you’d like to add more ingredients to this cookie mix, try different combinations of flavors. Consider cranberries, brown sugar, peanut butter chips, icing sugar, sprinkles, or even coffee grounds!
- Don’t forget – you can also add a variety of nuts to cake batter cookies. So, think about pecans and walnuts to start.
- Consider swapping out dark chocolate chips for white chocolate chips. You can even add extra chocolate chips.
- Swap in a box of yellow cake mix and create yellow cake mix cookies. Similary, you can also make white cake mix cookies.
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is an easy way to step up amazing recipes without a lot of effort.
- To store leftovers, wrap remaining cookies using plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
Do I Need To Add Melted Butter To This Recipe?
This particular recipe does not require any melted butter, but if you’d like to add some to the mix, I wouldn’t overdo it. Consider starting with 2 tablespoons and see how it works out for you.
Should I use parchment paper when baking cookies?
It’s always a great idea to use parchemnent paper while baking. Your favorite recipes are easy to make, but not so easy to clean up. The great thing about parchment paper is they leave your pans much cleaner than if you didn’t use them.
These chewy cookies are perfect for an afternoon treat or a bake sale. Sweet treats are always fun to have on hand! I hope you try these chocolate chip cake mix cookies the next time you have guests coming over for the night. It’s such a great recipe to share with friends. Make sure you serve this easy dessert at room temperature.
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 – 15.25 oz triple chocolate cake mix
- 1 – 12oz back of nestle semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- ½ C canola oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
Using a standing mixer, beat together the cake mix, oil and eggs until combined. Now, fold in the chocolate chips manually.
Place dough into the fridge overnight. If you don’t have time to keep the dough overnight, refrigerate for as much time as you can – even 30 minutes will do.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small ice cream scooper, scoop out some dough, roll into balls and place onto the cookie sheet. About 12 cookies on the cookie sheet.
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until done. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before moving and baking the rest of the dough.