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Cake Mix Cookies
Filed under Dessert - CookiesJul 26
I am in Spring cleaning mode. I know it’s the middle of the summer, but I have the cleaning bug. The majority of this is wanting to clean things out and get rid of everything we don’t use. We have too much stuff!!The biggest part of this has been wanting to clean out the fridge, freezer, and pantry. One of these days, I would love to have a huge, extra freezer in the garage where we can freeze all of our leftovers. But for now, all I have is the freezer that is with my fridge, and it’s a fairly small freezer!! When we bought our house about a year and a half ago, we remodeled everything. I love my kitchen (even though it’s still not finished), but if there is one thing I wish we would have done, it would have been to make the spot for the fridge bigger. Our house built in the 50′s, so the spot where the fridge goes is not as big as the refrigerators they make these days. So although my fridge is new, it is the smallest model that is made. So we’ve been eating frozen enchiladas, going through the frozen meats, and trying to clear out everything that has been in there for ages.
I decided to tackle the pantry as well. It is filled with many items that I use a lot, and that I am always replenishing, but I have a lot of items that have been on those shelves for ages. Some things that I bought, intending to use them for a recipe that never got made, and many things that I think I bought just because they were on sale. So when I saw these cookies on Becke’s blog, I thought it would be a perfect way to use some cake mixes that were coming up on their expiration dates. I have made cake mix cookies before, although it’s been ages. I adapted them just a bit from Becke’s recipe. I first made strawberry. I used the recipe I typed below, but the dough seemed very oily, so I decided that I would cut the oil a bit for my chocolate batch. While they both tasted very good, I liked the texture of the strawberry cookies better. The chocolate cookies did not spread like the strawberry cookies – instead they stayed in a little puffy ball. My husband did not have any the night I made them, but I put a couple of them in his lunch the next day. I got a text message half way through the day claiming that he thought the strawberry cookies were in his top 5 favorites! I probably wouldn’t go that far, (they do taste like artificial strawberry), but I still enjoyed them. And I took a bunch to work and they all got eaten, even though half of the people in my office are doing a weight loss contest. (I’m the devil, aren’t I!!??) So, if you need some cookies in a hurry, this is a good recipe to turn to.
These super easy cookies start with a cake mix. Change up flavors and add ins to your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 strawberry cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
StrawberryChocolateInstructions
- Mix eggs and vegetable oil until well combined. Stir in cake mix and add ins; drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Cook for 8-10 minutes at 350 F.
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- adapted from Columbus Foodie
Recipe from www.tasteandtellblog.com
33 Responses to “Cake Mix Cookies”
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Poonam said on July 26th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Hi Deborah, I am here for the first time! I never thought of making cookies from a cake mix. I have a cake mix left unopened for a long time now…i will try your recipe on that mix…thanks for sharing!..Loved reading your posts..
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Tart Reform said on July 26th, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Hey, just wanted to let you know that I was recently asked to list my 5 fave female bloggers, and I put you down. I just love reading about your latest successes and attempts. Thanks!
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KJ said on July 27th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Hi Deborah. I have never heard of cake mix cookies. What an interesting idea. I quite like the sound of strawberry biscuits.
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Patricia Scarpin said on July 27th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
I have never tried making cookies with cake mixes, Deb – this is totally new to me!
I love the pink cookies.
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Chris said on July 27th, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Yum!I love these! I have never made cookies with cake mix – just brownies. And then, I have made cookies with brownie mix. I will have to try these! Thanks!
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Kristen said on July 28th, 2007 at 5:01 am
I love those pink cookies…my three year old would be all over those. I’m going to have to make these soon!
Oh – and what a cute dessert would this be to bring for someone who just had a baby girl? Love it![Reply]
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Claire said on July 29th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I have a recipe very similar to this but for some reason it adds a 1/4 cup sugar. I leave that out. My aunt used to make these chocolate chip cookies that I thought were divine…turns out they were just butter cake mix cookies with CC in them! I think this is best with lemon or strawberry mix.
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Michelle said on August 1st, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Deb – Like I told you – These cookies looked so good I went to the store that and bought a strawberry cake mix and coconut. We went to our friends beach house for the weekend and the cookies were a hit! Damon also absolutely loved them!
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Bonnye said on August 28th, 2010 at 11:57 pm
I made the strawberry cakemix cookies but substitute applesauce for the oil. I always do with any recipe. Yummy and no fat.
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Leah said on December 1st, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Does anyone know how many cups are in a box of cake mix? I have some leftover cake mix from making cake batter rice krispee treats and I was thinking I could cut this recipe in half to use up my leftovers. But I’m not sure how many cups equals half a box of cake mix…
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Emily said on December 4th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
I definitely need to try this! About how many cookies does this make?
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Katie said on December 8th, 2011 at 5:11 am
is the coconut coconut oil, shredded coconut, coconut milk etc??
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shelly said on December 18th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Can I make the strawberry ones without the coconut? Is there something I can substitute for it. I want to make these for Christmas, but I have a few guests that do not like coconut. I was going to make both the choc and the strawberry.
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Kasey said on January 6th, 2012 at 4:43 pm
I make a similar cookie, but instead of oil, I use one cube of butter, softened in the microwave to almost melting… yummy!
When I make the chocolate ones I add chocolate chips. Sometimes I don’t then I will make a thick cream cheese frosting and put 2 cookies together.
My kids love it when I do Funfetti cake cookies.
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Mary Lou said on January 6th, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Try this one! White cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup chopped Candied cherries, 1 cup of chopped pecans and 1 1/2 cups of White chocolate morsels. Mix well, using a tablespoon drop on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. I usually roll them in the palm of my hands. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes. My husband loves them. The guys that I work with really love them, too.
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Lori said on January 10th, 2012 at 9:26 am
I make something similiar as well. The recipe calls for Cool Whip and an egg added to the mix – then rolled in powered sugar! Yummy.
I have used a Cherry Chip mix and a Lemon Mix – we call them Snowflake cookies but love them anytime of the year!
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Erin said on January 10th, 2012 at 11:42 am
My family loves the Yellow cake mix with toffee pieces added. The cookies are so chewy and delicious!
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chris said on January 11th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
Lori…I got the same receipe from a friend of mine that owned his own bakery. 1 cake mix, 1 egg, 2 cups of Cool Whip rolled into powdered sugar. I take different flavors and add things, like peppermint candies crushed into chocolate cake mix. The lemon ones are the ones my friends love…I add lemon zest and juice of the lemon for that extra punch!
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[...] Help! I am so totally addicted to Pinterest that I may need rehab. If you’ve not been to the website, you are missing out! Today I made 3 DIY projects & a batch of cookies, all from pinterest. Tomorrow I am going to try stay off this site. No checking what my friends are posting, no looking for ideas, & no posting anything myself…no matter how awesome it is! Today’s projects include: Homemade Baby Wipes http://theehingers.blogspot.com/2010/10/homemade-baby-wipes.html (super money saver) Semi-Homemade Ultra Moisturizing Lotion http://www.patchworktimes.com/2010/03/06/homemade-hand-cream/ Homemade Handsoap http://familyoffarmers.blogspot.com/2011/11/liquid-hand-soap-diy.html (another super money saver!) Strawberry Cake Mix cookies http://www.tasteandtellblog.com/2007/07/cake-mix-cookies/ [...]
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Leslie said on February 18th, 2012 at 1:34 pm
So easy and delicious! I swapped the coconut for mini white chocolate chips and it added a different flavor. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Makyla Molina said on February 20th, 2012 at 9:30 am
I’m wanting to make these for a babyshower in a couple weeks but thought about making them now and freezing them….can I do that?? Would it be better to freeze them made already or in the dough form??
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Deborah Reply:
February 20th, 2012 at 10:44 pm@Makyla Molina, I haven’t tried freezing these before, but they really only take 5 minutes to mix the ingredients together. It probably won’t save much time to freeze just the dough. If you do try freezing the cookies, let me know how it turns out!
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Erika said on March 4th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Just tied these cookies and they are very tasty. Added coconut like you said, but next time I think I’ll add some pecans too. Thanks for the great recipe.
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Kim said on April 23rd, 2012 at 9:55 am
I have been making these for years! Try: white cake mix, 1/2 box chopped pitted dates, pecans
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Mitzie said on May 1st, 2012 at 4:19 pm
Just made these cookies in the strawberry flavor and the are DELICIOUS! Also tasted good with red velvet cake mix and white chocolate chips!!! Thanks for the great recipe perfect for a baby shower or luncheon!
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Kina said on May 20th, 2012 at 1:52 pm
I bet these pink ones would be adorable with mini chocolate chips, they would look like watermelons. I think I’m going to make them into ice cream sanwiches and roll the sides in something green…Thanks for the idea!
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Deborah Reply:
December 1st, 2011 at 8:38 pm
@Leah, I’m not sure how many cups there are, but if you have a kitchen scale, the weight should be on the box. That might be the easiest way to figure it out. Good luck!!
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