How to Make Cookies With A Cake Mix -Devil’s Food Cake Mix Cookies

What’s inside: How to make devil’s food cake mix cookies

They are rich.  They are decadent. And they always get tons of compliments-

“These cookies taste just like brownies!”
“They’re so delicious”
“Whoa…These are made with a cake mix?”

Yup.

I just nod my head in agreement because I know that the compliments are all true.

They’ve been a tried and true recipe for me for years now.

They are quick and easy to put together and are perfect for an afternoon snack with a glass of milk.

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Easy Cookie Recipes Using Cake Mix

Are you ready to whip up a batch of these chocolate fudge cookies and learn how to make cookies with a cake mix?
I’ve got you covered!

This box cake mix cookie recipe takes only three ingredients- one boxed cake mix,  2 eggs, and 1/2 cup cooking oil.  And that’s it!  Who would have thought that three-ingredient cake mix cookies were even possible?

And yet, it is!

Chocolate Cookies made from Cake Mix Recipe

It might take a bit of experimenting to adjust the amount of the bonus ingredients to your preferred tastes for this chocolate cookie made from a cake mix recipe.

Take special care that you don’t add too many extras or the recipe will be too dry.  I like to keep the bonus ingredients at about 1/2 cup total so mix and match to experiment with your taste buds!

Add Bonus Ingredients to your Chocolate Fudge Cookies

These Easy Cookies from a Cake Mix don’t stop at plain and simple.
You can dress them up with a host of other ingredients to push them over the top.

Choose one ingredient from the following:
1. 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2. 1/4 cup walnuts
3. 1/4 cup pecans
4. 1/2 cup uncooked oats
5. 1/4 cup rice krispies

Once you have chosen your extra ingredient, make sure you mix it together with your cookie dough before putting it on the parchment paper using your tablespoon.

That’s one of the things I love about this, it’s easily personalized! If you’re a fan of sweets, you can easily add in your favorite chocolate. Yum!

Commonly Asked Questions in making Cake Mix Cookies

There are a few questions that are commonly asked to me. I would love to answer all of them, but here are some frequently asked questions, hope it helps. Happy Baking, sweet sisters!

Q:  Can you prepare the batter ahead of time and stick it in the freezer?
A: Absolutely!  These cake mix recipes for cookies are so versatile.
I do this all the time.  I store the batter in an air-tight bag in the freezer.
If I’m going to be making them the next day,  I’ll store them in a covered freezer-proof bowl.

  Q: Can the cookies be frozen?
A:  Absolutely.  No one will be none the wiser and know that they have been frozen.  Just make sure that they are stored in an air-tight container or freezer bag.

Q:  Can you use any brand of boxed cake mix?
A: Yes.  I have used Duncan Hines,  Betty Crocker, and even generic cake mixes.  All work well with no issues.
Can you use any flavor cake mix?

Q: Can you use any flavor cake mixes?
A:  I’ve used yellow cake mixes,  german chocolate,  regular chocolate, and strawberry.  They are all good but chocolate is my ultimate fave!

Q: Can these cookies be made gluten-free?
A: They can!  Make sure to use a gluten-free cake mix and add a bit more oil to adjust the dough consistency.

There you go, lovely friends!  I’ve shared how to make cookies with a cake mix and I hope these easy cookies using a cake mix recipes become one of your ultimate favorites.