By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 3, 2025
There’s nothing I love more than an easy boxed cake mix hack, and these 3-ingredient Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect example. Making cookies from cake mix means I don’t have to measure any dry ingredients. It makes these cake mix cookies foolproof!
5-Star Review
“Hi, this is the first time I’ve tried the recipe. They came out perfectly round and beautiful ! I’m going to frost and decorate them when they cool. Thanks for the awesome recipe!” – Melisa H.
Easy Cake Mix Cookies
With this one recipe, I can turn any box of cake mix into soft, fluffy, cakey cookies. There are so many flavor variations to try, it’s like having an endless list of cake mix cookie recipes on hand! I love how creative you can get with these. Start with your preferred flavor of cake mix (chocolate, yellow, vanilla, strawberry, etc), and add chocolate chips, caramel, powdered sugar, flavor extracts, food coloring, nuts, candies, cinnamon & other spices—the sky is the limit!
Tips for Beginners
- If your dough seems sticky, try adding a bit of all-purpose flour.
- If your cookies are spreading too thin in the oven, chill the tray of scooped cookie dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking.
- Sift the dry cake mix to remove clumps, and add a little more airiness to the texture.
- If you feel like your cookies still spread too much, come out thin and flat, or are too crispy, try adding more all-purpose flour into the mix next time (1 tablespoon at a time). This thickens the dough and make it less sticky as well.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 15.25 ounces cake mix 432 grams, any flavor (1 box)
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams, or substitute the same amount of melted butter
- ▢ optional mix-ins chocolate chips, candies, nuts, etc.
Video
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, eggs, and oil. 15.25 ounces cake mix, 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil
- If using any mix-ins (like chocolate chips), fold them into the batter. optional mix-ins
- Scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before eating or transferring to a cooling rack.
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How To Make Cake Mix Cookies Step by Step
Combine the cake mix with wet ingredients : In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix with 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
Stir in the mix-ins: If using any mix-ins, like chocolate chips, fold them into the batter. Mix gently, being careful not to overmix.
Portion the dough: Scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake: Place the cookie sheet with the dough balls into the oven and bake at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
Cool the cookies : Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before eating or transferring directly to a cooling rack.
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
How To Store
Let the cookies cool fully to room temperature, then store them in an airtight container or resealable bag. Keep them on the counter or in the pantry up to 3-4 days for best quality.
How To Freeze
To freeze, lay cookies flat on a sheet pan and freeze for about 30 minutes to harden (this prevents them from sticking together). Then place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature before serving, and warm them up if you like!
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Variations
The best thing about these cookies is how easy it is to make your flavor variations. Just grab any flavor of boxed cake mix you like, pick your mix-ins and toppings, and you can have a unique cookie with a cake-y, fluffy texture. Here are some ideas:
- S’mores: Use chocolate cake mix and mix in (or top with) mini marshmallows and crumbled graham crackers.
- Chocolate dipped strawberry: Use a strawberry cake mix , then dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate. Refrigerate to harden the chocolate, then serve.
- M&M cookies: Use any cake flavor you like for this one (I like a yellow cake mix) and top with M&Ms before baking.
- Pumpkin Spice: In the fall, it’s pretty easy to find pumpkin cake mixes at the store, so take full advantage and turn it into cookies! Sprinkle with extra pumpkin spice and/or a simple cream cheese frosting.
- Mocha: Mix espresso powder into a box of chocolate cake mix to infuse it with an extra rich flavor. You can add espresso baking chips, too!
Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
More Cake Mix Recipes
Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies – Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cookies
Loaded Salted Caramel Soft Batch Cookies
How to Make Cookies from Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces cake mix 432 grams, any flavor (1 box)
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ½ cup vegetable oil 100 grams, or substitute the same amount of melted butter
- optional mix-ins chocolate chips, candies, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, eggs, and oil. 15.25 ounces cake mix, 2 large eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil
- If using any mix-ins (like chocolate chips), fold them into the batter. optional mix-ins
- Scoop the dough into balls and drop onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies at 350°F for 8-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for at least 5 minutes before eating or transferring to a cooling rack.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
