Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
This post may contain affiliate links.
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh-baked cookies, especially when they’re made from a box mix. Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies are one of the easiest cookie recipes around, and they always turn out delicious.
In just a few simple steps, you can have a batch of soft and chewy cookies ready to enjoy. I don’t know of an easier cookie recipe than these Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies!
Why this recipe
Very easy. These cookies only require a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
Versatile. You can make them with any cake mix. While we love using yellow cake mix, you can use any flavor of cake mix that you like. Chocolate, vanilla, spice cake mix – the options are endless!
Perfect for sharing. They’re perfect for taking to a bake sale or a potluck. These cookies are always a hit at parties and gatherings. People are always surprised to learn that they’re made from a box mix.
Ingredients for easy cake mix chocolate chip cookies
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
How to make these homemade chocolate chip cookies
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the entire box of cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil, until well combined, and cookie dough has formed.
- Fold in milk chocolate chips. Use a 1-inch cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
Use this section for process shots, alternating between the step and image showing the step. Users don’t like seeing process shots cluttering up the recipe card, so include your process shots here.
Step 1 – Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2 – Mix well until blended.
Step 3 – Add chocolate chips.
Step 4 – Use a cookie scoop or spoon to form 1 – 1 1/2 ” balls. Place on prepared baking sheet. Place into oven at 350 fahrenheit
Tips for best results
- Cool your cookies on a wire rack to ensure that they stay soft and chewy.
- Store your cookies in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap, and keep them at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add some cocoa powder to the dry cake mix before adding the wet ingredients.
- Try different combinations of cake mix and chips. Some of our favorites are vanilla cake mix with white chocolate chips or spice cake mix with peanut butter chips.
- For smaller cookies, use a 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop instead of a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop.
- Bake your cookies for 8-10 minutes for soft and chewy cookies or 10-12 minutes for slightly crispier cookies.
- Add some extra chocolate chips to the batter for an extra chocolatey cookie.
- Use a variety of chips like white chocolate, mint chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch for a different flavor.
Recipe FAQs
What kind of cake mix should I use?
You can use any flavor of cake mix you like to make the cookies, however, vanilla or yellow work best for traditional chocolate chip cookies.
How do I make my cake mix cookies more flavorful?
You can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough.
How should I store my cake mix cookies?
In an airtight container is best.
More Great Cookie Recipes
Save The Recipe!
Add your email below and we’ll send it straight to your inbox+ you’ll receive all our newest recipes
Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
Equipment
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment Paper
- electric mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix we use Betty Crocker
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil, until well combined and cookie dough has formed.
- Fold in milk chocolate chips.
- Use a 1 inch cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
If you are not yet subscribing to my CELEBRATE THE SEASON newsletter, you can subscribe here. I share easy recipes for the season and a few things that I don’t share here. I email you only once a week as I know how valuable your time is and respect that tremendously!
I just got brand new yellow cake mix yesterday! A must try! We got frosting too..
Is there a way to bake these in a pan to make bars?
Yes, Place the dough into the prepared baking dish. Press down evenly with a piece of parchment paper. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes clean. Keep an eye on them so the don’t get too brown.