Chocolate Chip Cookies With Cake Mix
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Chocolate chip cookies with cake mix are the ultimate sweet treat. This easy recipe combines the convenience of cake mix with the classic deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie with bursts of chocolatey goodness in every bite in less time. Of course, the optional addition of colorful sprinkles adds a fun and festive touch that’s perfect for any occasion. Whip up a batch of these cookies in no time and enjoy the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
These boxed mix cookies are so soft and chewy. With ingredients like a box of white cake mix, white chocolate chips, milk or dark chocolate chips, and your favorite Christmas sprinkles, it’s the easiest recipe that the kids will LOVE to make.
For another easy dessert your kids will love that’s a bit more grown-up, try this lemon sour cream cake. It’s sweet with just a touch of lemony yumminess the whole family will devour.
What You’ll Love About this Easy Cookie Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these cake mix chocolate chip cookies in no time.
- Christmas-friendly – These are perfect to make on Christmas Eve as a treat for Santa (and you!).
- Versatile: You can customize your cookies by using different cake mix flavors, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.
- Soft and Chewy Texture: Cake mix cookies melt in your mouth.
- Kid-Friendly: These cookies are perfect for baking with children and are a huge hit at parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
- White cake mix – Any brand will do. We also like using vanilla cake mix. You can also use a gluten-free cake mix if you prefer.
- Egg whites – If you prefer to use whole eggs, you can substitute with 1 large whole egg instead of 2 egg whites.
- All-purpose flour – You can use whole wheat flour or a gluten-free flour blend if you have dietary restrictions.
- Vegetable oil – Feel free to use melted butter or coconut oil instead, but if you use butter, watch carefully because your cookies will burn easier.
- White chocolate chips – Substitute with milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or even butterscotch chips if you prefer.
- Chocolate chips – Similarly, you can use white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or any other type of flavored chips you enjoy.
- Holiday-colored sprinkles – You can use whatever colors or shapes you’d like. Homemade sprinkles won’t work well, though, as they’ll likely melt in the mixture.
How to Make
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
STEP TWO: Blend the cookie dough. Combine the cake mix, egg whites, flour, and oil in a mixing bowl. Add the white chocolate chips and chocolate chips. Gently fold in 1/4 of your favorite holiday sprinkles. You can also use an electric mixer, just take care to avoid over-mixing.
STEP THREE: Scoop the cookie dough. Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, scoop the dough and roll into balls then place on your baking sheets. Gently press down on the cookie dough ball and place a few extra chocolate chips and sprinkles on top.
STEP FOUR: Bake. Bake in the preheated oven on an ungreased cookie sheet or linked baking sheet for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake the cookies. Let cool on a wire rack.
What to Serve with Cake Box Cookies Recipe
- A glass of cold milk is the classic accompaniment to these chewy cookies, of course, but a cup of coffee will also do!
- If you’re feeling particularly motivated, try sandwiching a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies for a homemade ice cream sandwich.
Recipe Variations
When making this recipe, keep in mind it’s very customizable. You can use any box of cake mix you want. Try yellow cake mix, red velvet cake mix, devils food cake mix, funfetti cake mix, or make chocolate cake mix cookies!
You can also substitute the type of chocolate you use. White chocolate, caramel chips, peanut butter chips, or dark chunks will be delicious.
Of course, the sprinkles can be adjusted for any holiday. Purple and yellow for Easter, orange and black for Halloween, red, white, & blue for Independence Day… the possibilities are endless.
Tips and Recipe Notes
- Try adding 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the cookie batter for added flavor.
- Don’t overmix this recipe. This will help ensure your cookies don’t get tough.
- Bake these right away, before the batter warms up too much. This will help them not to end up flat.
- If your batter is a bit warm, stick the bowl in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes before you roll the cookies.
- If your dough is sticky, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes.
- Don’t overbake these cookies. Remove them from the oven about a minute before you think they’re done and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheets. This helps make sure the bottoms don’t burn, and also makes cleanup a breeze.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes! You can make gluten-free cake mix cookies. Just choose a gluten-free cake mix and use gluten-free all-purpose flour. Verify that your other ingredients are gluten-free (they likely will be) and you’re all set!
FAQs
To achieve a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
Absolutely! Chopped nuts or dried fruits can be wonderful additions to enhance the texture and flavor of the cookies.
Absolutely! Just ensure you have a large enough bowl to accommodate the doubled ingredients and adjust the baking time accordingly.
Yes! You can prepare the cookie dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 48 hours before baking. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify. When ready to bake, follow the instructions as usual. You can also freeze the dough. Put it in a freezer-safe Ziploc and roll it flat with a rolling pin until it’s flat. Remove as much air as possible from the bag before sealing and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and bake.
How to Store Cake Mix Cookies
Once completely cooled, store the cake mix cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make sure to separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent sticking. You don’t need to keep these in the fridge, and it’s best not to so they don’t dry out or get hard.
Can I Freeze Leftovers?
Absolutely! These cookies freeze well. Place them in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag, separating layers with parchment paper. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat
To enjoy warm cookies, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave individual cookies for a few seconds until warm.
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Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup of your favorite holiday-colored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Blend the cookie dough. Combine the cake mix, egg whites, flour, and oil in a large bowl. Add the white chocolate chips and chocolate chips. Gently fold in 1/4 of your favorite holiday sprinkles.
- Scoop the cookie dough. Scoop the dough and roll into balls then place on your baking sheets. Gently press down on the cookie dough balls and place a few extra chocolate chips and sprinkles on top.
- Bake. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not overbake the cookies.
Notes
- Try adding 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the cookie batter for added flavor.
- Don’t overmix this recipe. This will help ensure your cookies don’t get tough.
- Bake these right away, before the batter warms up too much. This will help them not to end up flat.
- If your batter is a bit warm, stick the bowl in the fridge or freezer for 10-15 minutes before you roll the cookies.
- If your dough is sticky, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes.
- Don’t overbake these cookies. Remove them from the oven about a minute before you think they’re done and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheets. This helps make sure the bottoms don’t burn, and also makes cleanup a breeze.
