Cake Mix Cookies 12 Ways – So many varieties, you’ll want to try them all! 4 ingredients, 20 minutes, and you can have soft, delicious cookies.
Recipe originally posted July 26, 2007
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Sometimes I have ideas that take months to come to fruition. This post is one of those.
Well, I originally posted this recipe for Cake Mix Cookies back in 2007. And when Pinterest came around, it went crazy. That was back in the beginning, when you didn’t need big, pretty pictures. And admittedly, those photos from 2007 were pretty atrocious.
The last couple years, I have been going back to old posts and re-photographing them, because there are seriously so many great recipes in the archives that are ignored because the photos are so ugly and the recipes are written so poorly. And it’s been fun to cook from my own blog once or twice a week. And these cookies had been on my list to remake for quite some time.
These Cake Mix Cookies have become one of those go-to recipes over the years for when I want/need cookies, but am feeling a bit lazy. Seriously – only 4 ingredients and 20 minutes, and you have your cookies. And let’s not lie – sometimes you just need a pink strawberry cookie. But instead of just re-photographing these cookies, I decided to take it a step further. Because while the strawberry/coconut combination for these cookies is one of my favorites, they can be turned into so much more. Really, the sky is the limit. You can use any flavor of cake mix that you want, then choose your add-in. Chocolate chips, candy pieces, nuts, coconut, toffee… go crazy!! So after the recipe, I have included 12 different flavors you can turn these cookies into. (I could have kept going with the flavor combinations, but we were pretty cookie-d out at this point!!)
A few notes on these cookies. First, different flavors of cake mixes act differently. The strawberry cake mix always makes thicker cookies for me, while yellow cake mixes will spread out more. I tried refrigerating dough to see if that would help with the cookies that spread more, but it didn’t make a huge difference. But they are all delicious, I just didn’t want you to expect them to all come out exactly the same. Second, I know that different brands of cake mixes are different sizes. I tried these with different sizes – from 15.25 oz to 18.25 oz and found that you don’t need to alter any ingredients for different brands of cake mixes.
So next time that cookie craving hits, choose one of these Cake Mix Cookies to curb that craving. Have fun trying a different flavor each time!
And to show you just how easy these Cake Mix Cookies are, I have made a little video. Enjoy!
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Cake Mix Cookies 12 Ways – So many varieties, you’ll want to try them all! 4 ingredients, 20 minutes, and you can have soft, delicious cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 cake mix* (dry ingredients only)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup mix ins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with a silpat liner or parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil and eggs until combined. Stir in the mix ins.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart. Bake just until the cookies are set in the middle, 10-12 minutes.
- Cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack or a sheet of waxed paper.
Notes
*I have used different cake mix sizes from 15.25 oz to 18.25 oz and they all seem to work just fine. You won’t need to adapt the other ingredients.
Mix ins can be whatever you want to mix into the cookies – coconut, chocolate chips, chopped candy bars, etc. The possibilities are endless!
adapted from Columbus Foodie
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Poonam says
July 26, 2007 at 3:57 pmHi 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..
Tart Reform says
July 26, 2007 at 8:41 pmHey, 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!
KJ says
July 27, 2007 at 8:30 amHi Deborah. I have never heard of cake mix cookies. What an interesting idea. I quite like the sound of strawberry biscuits.
Patricia Scarpin says
July 27, 2007 at 2:56 pmI have never tried making cookies with cake mixes, Deb – this is totally new to me!
I love the pink cookies. 🙂
Chris says
July 27, 2007 at 11:47 pmYum!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!
Kristen says
July 28, 2007 at 5:01 amI 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!
Claire says
July 29, 2007 at 6:36 pmI 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.
Michelle says
August 1, 2007 at 1:27 pmDeb – 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!
Bonnye says
August 28, 2010 at 11:57 pmI made the strawberry cakemix cookies but substitute applesauce for the oil. I always do with any recipe. Yummy and no fat.
Karrisa says
July 18, 2016 at 10:51 pmHow much applesauce? The same as the oil measurement?
belladane says
July 20, 2016 at 3:04 pmI just tried that as well, I like to use Applesauce instead of oil/butter as well. But the cookies came out looking like cupcake tops, not cookies. Do you get this same problem? I substituted 1:1 the applesause for the oil (so a half cup of applesauce.) I used the white cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup applescause, and 1/2 cup of M&M’s, but they don’t look like the other pics. What did I do wrong?
Elaine Lynn says
November 28, 2018 at 10:10 amBut how much applesauce do u use? And does it make the cookies to moist?
Leah says
December 1, 2011 at 5:15 pmDoes 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…
Deborah says
December 1, 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!!
latayia says
December 11, 2011 at 8:05 pm@Leah, maybe about 41/2- 5 cups
Teri Pyles says
November 28, 2016 at 3:51 pmhow do you make cake mix rice krispie treats?
melissa d campbell says
December 24, 2017 at 5:15 pm2 cups
Emily says
December 4, 2011 at 1:59 pmI definitely need to try this! About how many cookies does this make?
Deborah says
December 4, 2011 at 10:27 pm@Emily, It’s been awhile since I’ve made these, but I’m guessing it’s about 2 dozen.
Melissa D says
December 18, 2016 at 2:29 amYes I made some tonight it made 26 cookies so 2 dozen is right on point!
latayia says
December 11, 2011 at 7:45 pm@Emily, so far i am able to make 30 cookies each one being about a table spoon full of dough 🙂
Katie says
December 8, 2011 at 5:11 amis the coconut coconut oil, shredded coconut, coconut milk etc??
Deborah says
December 8, 2011 at 2:27 pm@Katie, it is shredded coconut
shelly says
December 18, 2011 at 10:07 pmCan 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.
Deborah says
December 20, 2011 at 12:11 am@shelly, you can add in any sort of addition – I think white chocolate chips would go well, or even regular chocolate chips!
maryanne says
October 18, 2013 at 4:54 ammy mom substitutes rice krispies for the coconut. Still has crunch, but keeps it light
Kasey says
January 6, 2012 at 4:43 pmI 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.
Mary Lou says
January 6, 2012 at 5:16 pmTry 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.
Lori says
January 10, 2012 at 9:26 amI 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!
Erin says
January 10, 2012 at 11:42 amMy family loves the Yellow cake mix with toffee pieces added. The cookies are so chewy and delicious!
chris says
January 11, 2012 at 7:03 pmLori…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!
Leslie says
February 18, 2012 at 1:34 pmSo easy and delicious! I swapped the coconut for mini white chocolate chips and it added a different flavor. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Makyla Molina says
February 20, 2012 at 9:30 amI’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??
Deborah says
February 20, 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!
Erika says
March 4, 2012 at 2:28 pmJust 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.
Kim says
April 23, 2012 at 9:55 amI have been making these for years! Try: white cake mix, 1/2 box chopped pitted dates, pecans
Mitzie says
May 1, 2012 at 4:19 pmJust 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!
Kina says
May 20, 2012 at 1:52 pmI 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!
maria says
July 16, 2016 at 1:21 pmOoh, green food coloring in vanilla ice cream for the middle lol too cute
Shannon says
June 5, 2012 at 1:53 pmI have to use both Strawberry and chocolate cake mix? Will they still come out pink or which ever I choose?
Deborah says
June 5, 2012 at 3:18 pm@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.
rava stortzum says
June 10, 2012 at 7:02 pmon the strawberry cookies, could i cancel the coconut cuz i am alleric to coconut
Deborah says
June 10, 2012 at 8:04 pm@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.
Laura says
August 25, 2012 at 10:15 amThese 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 🙂
sarabeth says
August 30, 2012 at 10:06 amanother 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:)
Jodi says
September 23, 2012 at 5:48 pmThank 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.
Deborah says
September 23, 2012 at 7:23 pm@Jodi, what a great idea!!
Lindsey Fleck says
November 6, 2016 at 9:24 pmLove this idea!
julie says
September 27, 2012 at 12:37 amI make cake mix cookies often and they are always so moist and delicious! I love them
LeighAnn M. says
October 12, 2012 at 11:57 pmJust made Funfetti cake mix cookies and they were so good! Thanks!
Deborah says
October 13, 2012 at 8:00 am@LeighAnn M., I’m so glad you liked them – and funfetti cookies sound so fun!
bobbie says
October 20, 2012 at 3:45 pmmaking these now as old man been asking for them
Gaby G. says
December 8, 2012 at 7:48 amHELLO 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/
rebecca says
December 12, 2012 at 10:07 pmHello! 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!
Deborah says
December 13, 2012 at 1:06 pm@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.
Cristina says
January 11, 2013 at 12:01 pmI want to make the Strawberry ones with chocolate chips! Thanks for the inspiration!
Emily says
January 31, 2013 at 2:19 pmPerfect Valentine’s Day cookies!
anne sheeler says
February 5, 2013 at 9:50 amJust made an orange version this weekend. Used orange cake mix and added white chocolate chips. The cookies tasted like a creamsicle!! Everyone loved them!
Julie says
February 5, 2013 at 3:47 pmI tried these with an orange cake mix and scissor cut chunks of orange slices candy. Awesome.
Alanna says
February 6, 2013 at 1:49 pmThese 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? 🙂
Deborah says
February 6, 2013 at 10:02 pm@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. 🙂
Elisa says
March 1, 2017 at 7:15 pmI froze TBSPs of dough overnight and then bagged them. When I want a few cookies, I set them out to thaw for an hour, and then bake as this blog describes.
Andrea @ pencils and pancakes says
February 8, 2013 at 10:24 amHow many will one box yield? I want to make them for my students so I will need about 80 lol
Deborah says
February 12, 2013 at 8:26 pm@Andrea @ pencils and pancakes, I’m guessing you should get 2-3 dozen from each batch, depending on how big you make them.
Joanne says
March 10, 2013 at 2:56 pmMy grandson gave me a cake mix cookie recipe and he used a cup of M&Ms in the batter. Yummy!!!
Julianna says
March 25, 2013 at 3:43 pmHey 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!!
Lisa E. says
April 3, 2013 at 6:30 pmHere’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!
Pat says
November 13, 2015 at 5:18 pmWith German chocolate, I think I’d try also adding a little shredded coconut and minced pecans similar to a German Chocolate cake frosting.
Maggie says
April 18, 2013 at 4:06 pmWhat brand of cake mix did you use for the strawberry cookies?
Deborah says
April 19, 2013 at 12:02 am@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.
Maddy says
November 18, 2018 at 4:04 pmI made this recipe and the cookies came out way too oily. I would recommend using less oil. I had to add about a half cup more flour.
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anne says
May 19, 2013 at 1:48 pmI 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!
Melissa D says
December 18, 2016 at 2:36 amAnne- the trick to getting really fluffy cookies when ever you are baking is to add a tsp of cream of tartar to the mix!
Lisa E. says
June 6, 2013 at 8:19 pmI 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!
Casey says
October 15, 2013 at 5:34 pmI made cake mix cookies this weekend….but I used 5T melted butter and 5T melted shortening instead. I thought the shortening would help hold its shape but the cookies spread out SUPER thin. I see you used oil. Is there something about the oil that helps them hold? Should I try SOFTENED fat instead??
Deborah says
October 15, 2013 at 10:45 pmI know that some people do use softened butter for cake mix cookies, so I’m guessing it would work with softened butter. I’m not sure why the melted fat didn’t work.
Maggie P says
August 17, 2018 at 9:14 amI accidentally used 1/2c Crisco vegetable shortening instead of the oil. I thought I ruined the recipe oh well what’s done is done and proceeded with the recipe anyways. but that was a happy accident they came out fluffy and chewy and didn’t spread too much. I just creamed the shortening and the room temperature eggs before adding the cake mix. You may have to bake them a little longer but they came out perfectly delish. They didnt stick to the pan and didn’t spread too much. I used a parchment paper lightly sprayed with Pam. Give it that a try it may work better for you.
Deborah says
August 20, 2018 at 11:33 pmI’m so happy they worked out! And I will have to try that next time!
Harriet says
February 3, 2014 at 7:22 amI’ve made these thru the years.The 1st time I saw the recipe was in my late Mother’s old 1970’s church cookbook she had gotten from a friend in SC.I’ve made the lemon,choc and orange ones and last week I made ones from a Spice cake mix.I added pecans to that one,it came out well.I’d like to make the strawberry or cherry ones for potluck sometime.
sue says
February 5, 2014 at 4:28 pmI got pink lemonaid cakemix and icing. Gonna try tonight
sharon white says
May 26, 2014 at 6:03 pmMy great granddaughter and l made the strawberry cookies . She is 3 and I am still under 80.
What a great afternoon we had ! We served cookies and milk to her great grandfather and father on the patio. Such a easy beginning to baking and fun for all.
Thank you.
Deborah says
May 26, 2014 at 8:36 pmHow fun!! I’m so glad that you were able to have such a special time together!
linda says
August 21, 2014 at 2:49 pmyou be surprised what you can put in cake mix cookies
my favoret is a plain white cake and add your favoret like almond or orange extract
so good
Trishfields says
November 28, 2014 at 7:08 pmHas anyone done the Funfetti banana split cookies? They are great!! Can I freeze them after baking? Trying to get Christmas baking done in advance
Deborah says
November 29, 2014 at 8:19 pmI haven’t tried freezing them myself, but I would guess that they would freeze well.
Linda & Kendall says
December 19, 2014 at 8:42 pmMy grand-daughter Kendall and I like to make this version; Cherry Chip cake mix with dark chocolate chips. Everyone in the family loves these! I don’t see this particular version listed by anyone else. Definitely worth trying.. Yummy
Deborah says
December 19, 2014 at 11:08 pmI love cherry chip cake, so I’m definitely going to have to try this version!!
Pat says
November 13, 2015 at 5:30 pmAs someone else said, this idea of cake mix cookies has been around a very long time, I know I used it as a “new bride” back in the early 1960s. I think it’s wonderful that you’ve introduced it to a whole new generation of cooks. I have yet to find a flavor of cake mix that does NOT lend itself to yummy cookies, the fun/challenge is to decide what “add in” to pair with what cake mix. My personal favorite “go to” pairing is a yellow cake with semi-sweet chocolate chips and pecans …. but I guess that’s because it was my first and I’m a “traditionalist”. Different holidays call for a different add in too, e.g., crushed peppermint sticks at Christmas, diced candied cherries for Valentine’s day, green candied cherries and a little green food coloring for St. Patrick’s day., etc.
Cathy says
June 27, 2016 at 8:20 pmLove these cookies…I made some using an Orange mix, 1/2 cup of oil, 1 egg, 2 tbsp of fresh squeezed orange and the grated zest from the orange…
Also did the same with a lemon cake mix and lemon juice and the zest… Delicious !
Julie E. says
June 30, 2016 at 6:48 pmTry adding 3 cups of cocoa rice cereal to yellow cake min. Yum!!!!!
Deborah says
July 1, 2016 at 12:12 amDefinitely trying that!!
Roberta says
July 10, 2016 at 9:27 pmwhat does the “ins.” mean?
Deborah says
July 10, 2016 at 11:45 pmThe mix in are whatever you choose to add to your cookies. If you look below the recipe card, there are lots of different options – coconut, m&ms, chocolate chips, nuts. It is just referring to that extra item you add.
Jennifer says
July 15, 2016 at 3:24 amAdd cream cheese….yum!!
Nicole says
July 15, 2016 at 10:35 amI was reading through, and how much flour do you use.
Deborah says
July 17, 2016 at 12:57 amNo flour – the dry ingredients all come from the cake mix.
Jackie says
August 14, 2016 at 6:08 amSo I tried making thees tonight and OMG they are the best cookies i have ever made, i did have to substitute the oil for spread but i blended up blueberries and added choc chips, my 2yr old is trying to take them off the counter
Deborah says
August 16, 2016 at 11:10 pmSounds delicious – I’m so glad you liked the recipe!
Margret says
September 6, 2016 at 10:15 pmI was wondering what you can substitute the Eggs in the recipe with?
Deborah says
September 7, 2016 at 1:36 pmI’m afraid I’m not sure, as I don’t usually do any substitutions for the eggs. I did a quick Google search, and there was a suggestion to use 1/4 cup of applesauce for each egg. But I have’t tested it with this recipe to see if that will work. Sorry!
Carol says
December 20, 2017 at 11:53 amI used egg substitute and applesauce in place of the oil. Did yellow cake mix and Heath toffee bits….Delish!! Mine were not flat as shown though, I just assumed it was because I didn’t use oil.
★★★★★
Melissa D says
December 18, 2016 at 2:40 amGreek yogurt (i use vanilla) can be subbed for the eggs, one cup per box of cookie mix. I have done it several times and it works well. It HAS To be greek, regular yogurt doesn’t bake right.
Alexa says
September 7, 2016 at 1:29 pmThe cake mix box I bought says to use 3 eggs instead of 2. Should I follow the box instructions or use just 2 eggs as you mentioned in the directions?
Deborah says
September 7, 2016 at 1:34 pmYou won’t be making the cake as directed on the box, you will just need the dry cake mix. So use the dry cake mix and follow the instructions as listed on this recipe.
Maryann says
September 25, 2016 at 4:22 amCan I freeze them after they are baked?
Deborah says
September 26, 2016 at 8:30 pmI haven’t tried freezing them, but I’m guessing they would freeze well.
Melanee says
October 6, 2016 at 12:14 pmYes!! Definitely freeze super well – put a layer of wax paper or plastic wrap between layers so they don’t stick to each other. I like to stack them in an ice cream bucket. I have made these since little (long time) and have a couple ideas. We make them with dark chocolate cake mix, add 2 tsp black cocoa into your recipe and we use stick of butter and not oil. Cook for the 9-11 min. Then they firm up as they cool some. We make a thick cream cheese icing (not too sweet – hold back some icing sugar), or we even have made the chocolate chip cookie edible dough without eggs — put between two of these. I love them frozen — the kids love them semi-frozen and room temp. They were called fake oreos when I was young. You could make a peanut butter icing and put between them. I use a small cookie scoop so they are all the same size for matching — holds about 1 1/2 tsp of the raw dough.
Deborah says
October 7, 2016 at 12:18 pmLove your ideas here!!
Marilyn Lund says
October 20, 2016 at 4:20 pmI’ve made cake mix cookies for years and here’s what I’ve found: The large size cake mix box makes great and chewy and not flat cookies. When the cake mixes started coming out much less weight the cookies spread out and were not as good as the “old” box size cake mix cookies. Because I have a kitchen scale, I measured out flour to make up the difference (it was 1/2 cup) between the old and new boxed mixes. Now I always add 1/2 cup flour to the new smaller box cake mix when making cake mix cookies and they are ALWAYS pump and chewy, and i don’t have to add anything else for the flavoring, just any add ins.
Gijs Vader says
October 22, 2016 at 2:56 amHi there,
The shops in my town have not that many cake mixes.
Can you also use pie-mixes?
Deborah says
October 25, 2016 at 12:07 amI don’t think a pie mix will work the same. Sorry!
Britney says
October 24, 2016 at 11:35 pmJust made a dozen delicious, huge double chocolate cookies thanks to you! They were so soft, scrumptious, and ready in no time. My husband calls them “cakies.” Lol thank you so much for the great ideas!
Deborah says
October 25, 2016 at 12:04 amYay! And I love the name!
Elizabeth says
December 5, 2016 at 8:37 pmMade these tonight as a trial run for a potluck. I made strawberry and dark chocolate chips. Turned out great! I want to try all different kinds now. I had never heard of cake mix cookies before but so glad I know about it now!
Deborah says
December 6, 2016 at 10:40 amThey are so fun, aren’t they? So glad you are enjoying them!
Vicky says
December 16, 2016 at 6:23 pmWhat is ins?
Deborah says
December 22, 2016 at 10:38 pmMix ins are just whatever you want to mix in for fun – chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, etc.
Melissa D says
December 18, 2016 at 2:25 amI love cake mix cookies but have only ever done white or yellow cake mix with vanilla extract to make sugar cookies, then frost them and add sprinkles. I LOVE the idea of using all different kinds of combinations. I can’t wait to try lemon cake mix with white chocolate chips! Strawberry is a great idea as well. Tonight I made some as a trial run before Christmas cookie baking starts tomorrow, I did dark chocolate cake with half a bag of m&m’s and half a bag of white chocolate chips (as that was what I had in the house.) They turned out great, I think next time I would add almonds or another nut to them, I had intended to make mint ones by adding mint extract but I forgot about it. Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
Laua says
December 20, 2016 at 9:38 amHi! Love these recipes. My daughter and I will be baking these for Christmas. How far in advance can I bake before serving? And what would be the best containers to store them in?
Deborah says
December 22, 2016 at 10:34 pmThese will stay soft for several days if they are kept in an airtight container. So I would just make sure you put them in one with a lid. Enjoy!
Melissa says
December 23, 2016 at 4:49 pmDo you think I could I sub coconut oil for the vegetable oil?
Deborah says
January 2, 2017 at 10:58 pmI haven’t tried coconut oil, but I’m guessing that it would work.
Cath says
December 24, 2016 at 6:44 amI found a recipe for cake mix and I was wondering if I could use that instead of a box mix since I have no access to those. This is the recipe:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon table salt
Deborah says
January 2, 2017 at 10:57 pmI haven’t tried these with anything other than a cake mix so I’m not sure if it would work. Sorry!
Debi Sayer says
February 26, 2017 at 9:21 amFifty some odd years ago I remember my Grandmother making cookies from her own cake mix recipe. They were the softest, tastiest chocolate chip cookies ever. She would top them with her homemade cream cheese frosting. Still makes my mouth water. I’d say, “Go for it.” 😀
Celeste C. says
January 3, 2017 at 6:58 amHi Deborah! I’ve heard of cookies being made with cake mixes, just never had a recipe to follow…thanks. It makes me want to experiment while baking…I have a lot of ideas…
Margaret Keys says
February 3, 2017 at 1:10 pmi don’t want to sound dumb but what does is ½ cup mix ins???
Deborah says
February 8, 2017 at 9:44 pmThe mix ins are whatever you want to add – chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, candy, etc.
Karianne says
February 10, 2017 at 6:21 amThank you for the recipe. So easy and fun to make them with all different mix-ins.
Here are some that I made:
Yellow mix with Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Yellow mix with Heath bar bits and butterscotch chips.
Devil’s Food mix with chopped Oreo pieces and choc chips.
Yellow mix with crushed potato chips (Ruffles) and choc chips (for that sweet and salty effect).
BunnyD1010 says
February 26, 2017 at 11:17 pmNew to Pintrest but not to cake cookies♡ I have been making theae for ages with my daughter, who now makes them for her friends in college. We used a ‘cheater’ whoopie pie recipe and call these ‘cakies’! Box mix, a little extra flour and then pick your flavor more with instant pudding mix. Also, for the liquid we sometimes use our favorite sodas. Glad to see this here♡
Elisa says
March 1, 2017 at 7:24 pmI love this! For Valentine’s day, I used a Devil’s Food mix with pink, red, and white m&ms. They were fantastic!
So, I bought a orange cake mix and a strawberry cake mix. I’ toying with adding vanilla and toffee to the orangeand dried fruit to the strawberry. I’m looking forward to making your recipe often.
Also, I was telling my mil about it and got the “oh, honey! I made those when the kids were little!” Lol I enjoyed reading the comments that also talking about this not being a new idea.
Anj says
June 7, 2017 at 2:35 pmMix ins mean you can add in chocolate chips, coconut, candies…anything you want to “mix in”
Samantha says
March 2, 2017 at 8:17 pmI want to make these but I have no idea what you mean by “mix ins.” What is this?
Joy says
April 30, 2017 at 7:13 pmDoes this work for gluten free cake mixes??
Deb says
May 28, 2017 at 11:33 amI just made these with white cake mix. about 18 oz. I added dried cherries, pecans, some fresh orange zest and a little vanilla. OMG these are amazing. I love this and thank you Deborah for sharing this.. it is wonderful
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Cathy ONeill says
July 7, 2017 at 7:00 amMy husband is diabetic so I use Pillsbury’s Sugar-free cake mixes and sugar-free chips.
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Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
September 26, 2017 at 9:06 amHi Deborah! I love cake mix cookies! I’ve been making them for a long, long time. Sharing on my blog FB page tomorrow!
Cindy says
November 13, 2017 at 11:42 amJust wondering if these cookies freeze well. Thank you,
Deborah says
November 22, 2017 at 12:37 amI haven’t tried freezing them, but I am guessing they would freeze great!
TurkeyTime says
December 1, 2017 at 10:05 pmI tried the strawberry ones. They keep turning brown on top and are not getting done all the way. Maybe my cookies are too big? I’m getting about 16 cookies for one box 2 eggs and a half cup of flower. I’m using white cc for the mix in. How big should the scoop be? Also how do you get yours flat? Mine are puffy.
pamela says
December 20, 2017 at 6:34 pmIm thinking of trying spice cake and raisins.
Randah says
December 29, 2017 at 9:29 pmMine spread super thin… any idea why? My eggs too big? Cake mix box too small?
Lauren says
February 22, 2018 at 10:40 amHey, I was wondering what the shelf life of the cookies are. I make huge batches of cookies and send them over seas to a couple of troops i have adopted in multiple branches, and i knpw even with the “priority” it can take up to 13-18 days to get there. Do you know if the cookies would still bee good after that long?
Thank you so much for your response. I am trying tj send as much variety as possible.
~lauren
Deborah says
March 7, 2018 at 12:06 amI haven’t specifically tested how long they would stay fresh for, but I think these should make it ok. I would just make sure to wrap them well.
Cailey says
November 28, 2018 at 5:55 pmDid you try vacuum sealing the cookies?! That might help keeping them fresh longer?
laura says
March 17, 2018 at 3:30 pmHi, going to make German choclate! Can I frost them?
Deborah says
March 21, 2018 at 12:46 amYep – you could!!
Suzanne says
October 13, 2018 at 10:43 amI am so glad this post is still up. I made a batch of cake mix cookies using a recipe from the local grocery store. So simple, but not very good texture, so I googgled it, and found your site. Your recipe has different measurements,
What great ideas you posted! Hubby is German, so I am going to surprise him with that German chocolate cake recipe and use the coconut pecan frosting on them. It just May be his new favorite.
Many thanks.
Suzanne
Deborah says
October 15, 2018 at 10:33 pmI’m so glad you enjoyed these cookies! And I hope your husband enjoys the German Chocolate version!
judy says
November 1, 2018 at 12:56 pmcan you make these as bar cookies?
Deborah says
November 12, 2018 at 11:11 pmI would guess so! I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.
MaxS. says
November 20, 2018 at 9:27 pmI’ve made cake mix cookies regularly. I just snagged a box of pumpkin cake mix that I plan to make for Thanksgiving, with candied pecans!
But the recipe I’ve always used calls for a quarter cup each of oil and water, and just 1 egg. I’ve also never used mix-ins.
Do you think that will work even although mix-ins? Or I can just press a few pecan pieces into the top, before baking.
Deborah says
November 21, 2018 at 12:09 amI think the mix ins should still work. And pressing the pecans into the top is a great solution, as well – I have done that before!
Kathy says
November 23, 2018 at 12:47 pmHave done this for 30 years. Curent favorites are orange cake mix and vanilla chips. I also add a little orange extract and drizzle the top with melted chips. Chocolate cake mix and mint chips, Lemon cake with 1.5 c. toasted almonds. I add lemon and almond extract and roll in powdered sugar while still hot…after they rest for about 2 minutes. Strawberry cake mix, adding 4oz. softened cream cheese. make a large thumbprint in the center and fill with strawberry preserves. Pineapple with 3/4 c. coconut, 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries…patted dry and 1/2 c chopped pecans. Banana with 3/4 c. chopped walnuts, and coconut with 1 jar macadamias chopped, 1 c.
white choc. chips. I also replace the oil with butter flavored Crisco 1/2 heaping c. softened.
Deborah says
November 27, 2018 at 7:31 amI love all of your combinations!
Cindy says
December 16, 2018 at 5:57 amCan Canola oil be substituted for vegetable?
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JUDY says
December 16, 2018 at 4:10 pmDARK CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX WITH CHOPPED CANDIED CHERRIES AND CHOPPED PECANS….OH SO GOOD
Deborah says
December 16, 2018 at 7:30 pmThat sounds like a fantastic combination!
Dawn says
December 18, 2018 at 4:28 amI have made lemon cake mix cookies, no ad ins, I put lemon icing in the microwave and melted it and glazed them, delish!
Linda Wetch says
December 23, 2018 at 7:47 pmI doubles the recipe and baked it in a Jelly roll pan with parchment liner. baked the same length of time. I am too impatient to bake cookies I convert all my cookie to either 9×13 regular batch or jelly roll pan double batch. Wonderful I did white cake mix with coconut and almonds. thanks for the recipe.
Maruja Shelton says
April 21, 2019 at 4:27 pmCan I add fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries? How do I make the dough not so wet?
Deborah says
April 29, 2019 at 10:41 pmI haven’t tried adding fresh berries – they might be too wet for these cookies. But if you do try, let me know if they work out!
Penny says
April 25, 2019 at 9:28 amI have made these subbing in applesauce or greek yogurt for the oil/butter and replacing the eggs with flax/chia eggs. Have had great success. slightly different texture. Well worth experimenting with different add-ins! Took cake mixes with me to Mexico and they were my go to for cookies all winter. So easy and enjoyed by all