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
Instructions
- 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
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..
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!
Hi Deborah. I have never heard of cake mix cookies. What an interesting idea. I quite like the sound of strawberry biscuits.
I have never tried making cookies with cake mixes, Deb – this is totally new to me!
I love the pink cookies.
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!
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!
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.
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!
I made the strawberry cakemix cookies but substitute applesauce for the oil. I always do with any recipe. Yummy and no fat.
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…
@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!!
@Leah, maybe about 41/2- 5 cups
I definitely need to try this! About how many cookies does this make?
@Emily, It’s been awhile since I’ve made these, but I’m guessing it’s about 2 dozen.
@Emily, so far i am able to make 30 cookies each one being about a table spoon full of dough
is the coconut coconut oil, shredded coconut, coconut milk etc??
@Katie, it is shredded coconut
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.
@shelly, you can add in any sort of addition – I think white chocolate chips would go well, or even regular chocolate chips!
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.
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.
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!
My family loves the Yellow cake mix with toffee pieces added. The cookies are so chewy and delicious!
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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So easy and delicious! I swapped the coconut for mini white chocolate chips and it added a different flavor. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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??
@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!
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.
I have been making these for years! Try: white cake mix, 1/2 box chopped pitted dates, pecans
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!
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!
I have to use both Strawberry and chocolate cake mix? Will they still come out pink or which ever I choose?
@Shannon, if you want the strawberry cookies, just use the strawberry ingredients. If you want the chocolate cookies, just use the chocolate ingredients. The recipe is for 2 different flavors.
on the strawberry cookies, could i cancel the coconut cuz i am alleric to coconut
@rava stortzum, you can add in any add-in that you would like, or just leave them plain. I know a lot of people who have tried them with white chocolate chips or regular chocolate chips and who have loved them that way.
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These are fabulous! Thanks for the great recipe- I had to bake them for 18 minutes as opposed to 8-10, but they came out fantastic! Can’t wait to try the chocolate in the future
another great twist on these cookies is: 1 box of cake mix and one full tub of cool whip. mix all together then drop one spoonful at a time in powdered sugar then lightly pat onto a lined cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 10-15 mins depending on how hot your oven gets. super chewy and delish! I have done strawberry, red velvet and butter pecan(butter cake mix with chopped pecans added) everyone loves them and super easy to make:)
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I just made them today. I am going to put these delightful little strawberry cookies in a pink ribbon cellophane bag as thank you gifts for donations made to my 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk.
@Jodi, what a great idea!!
I make cake mix cookies often and they are always so moist and delicious! I love them
Just made Funfetti cake mix cookies and they were so good! Thanks!
@LeighAnn M., I’m so glad you liked them – and funfetti cookies sound so fun!
making these now as old man been asking for them
HELLO PEOPLES!!! Its so great these cookies turned out soo inredible. So i have another cookie recipe for you,your friends and family (that is if they get to try them
) to enjoy! (remember i’m posting this for the cookbooks giveaway.)
COOKIES!!!!!!!!!
Here is a cookie recipe for the working woman to enjoy-
http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2011/05/graham-cracker-smores-cookies/
Hello! I made the strawberry with coconut tonight. I also had to bake them about 18 minutes rather than 10. Although I love the flavor and texture I achieved, I thought they were way too sweet. Any ideas on what I can add to this recipe to cut down the sweetness? I bought 8 boxes of strawberry cake mix and planned to make tons of these!
@rebecca, these are sweet cookies. As far as cutting down on the sweetness, the only thing I can think of is using unsweetened coconut instead of sweetened coconut.
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Perfect Valentine’s Day cookies!
Just made an orange version this weekend. Used orange cake mix and added white chocolate chips. The cookies tasted like a creamsicle!! Everyone loved them!
I tried these with an orange cake mix and scissor cut chunks of orange slices candy. Awesome.
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These look amazing! I have an odd question though, I’m making a valentines day basket for someone with chrons disease and can only have sweets here and there. Can you give me the recipe for the strawberry ones that will only make two or three cookies?
@Alanna, I’m afraid this wouldn’t be easy to cut down to 2 or 3 cookies. I would suggest making the whole batch and giving the rest to someone else.
How many will one box yield? I want to make them for my students so I will need about 80 lol
@Andrea @ pencils and pancakes, I’m guessing you should get 2-3 dozen from each batch, depending on how big you make them.
My grandson gave me a cake mix cookie recipe and he used a cup of M&Ms in the batter. Yummy!!!
Hey guys! I’m julianna (Julie-Anna) and I’m 11! I made cake batter cookies a while ago with my cousin.
Immediately, I was hooked!
I’ve been searching for the right cake mix to make the best cookies. I finally found that Betty Crocker Devils Chocolate is a GREAT mix. I used this recipe and I’m left with a DELICIOUS batch of cookies!
Thanks @Deborah for posting this AMAZING recipe!!
Here’s another one to try:
German Chocolate Cake Mix
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Chocolate Chips
Mix 1/2 the cake mix with the oil, eggs, and vanilla till smooth. Add the remaining cake mix. Dough will be EXTREMELY stiff! Add chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.
These are DIVINE as long as you don’t bake them too long and they’re still chewey! Give them a try!
What brand of cake mix did you use for the strawberry cookies?
@Maggie, it was quite awhile ago, but I’m pretty sure I used Betty Crocker. I’ve done cake mix cookies with Betty Crocker, Pillsbury and Duncan Hines before and they’ve all worked out.
I like puffy soft cookies, the picture of these looked thin so I added 1/3 cup of flour and 1 tsp baking powder and baked at 350 degrees for 11 minutes. I also added white chocolate chips instead of coconut. delish! great idea using a cake mix for cookies, never would have thought, now I am gonna try tons of flavors!! thanks!
I have used both strawberry and orange cake mixes, both with white chocolate chips instead of coconut, and they are gone in minutes! Just an added note – I too have to bake them at least 18 minutes with my oven, but they come out perfect every time. Just wished they made more flavors of cake mixes! Thanks for the recipe!