Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
My Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with only 6 ingredients and they could not be easier to make. Quick to prepare and bake, they are ready in no time and with this versatile recipe the flavor combinations are endless.
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
When I was little, my mom would occasionally make us Chocolate Chip cookies from a cake mix. We loved them, and they’re so easy to make! So I figured it was time I gave these a go at home.
In my area, boxed cake mixes often go on sale for around $1 per box. I like to save up my coupons to use when there is a sale, so I can get them at a fantastic price.
Of course my kids love any flavor of cookie, my Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies being a firm favorite. However, one of my boys does not like chocolate! For him, we make these delicious chocolate chipless cookies and he loves them!
However, I bake these Easy Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies when I’m pushed for time and I need an easy, tasty snack for them fast!
As well producing delicious cookies, this recipe is super versatile too. You can use any flavor cake mix and add any variety of chips. So, to help you out I’ve come up with some alternative flavor combinations later in the post.
How to make Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies:
- Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
- Line a cookie sheet with baking parchment.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
- Scoop the cookie dough out using a full teaspoon and place onto the lined cookie sheet (the parchment paper helps prevent burning and stops the cookies sticking to the sheet).
- Place the cookie sheet into the hot oven and bake the cookies for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool a little before serving.
Chocolate Chip Cookie ingredients:
- CAKE MIX: I use a box of white cake mix as has a lovely moist texture.
- EGGS: two eggs are added to the cake mix to help form a thick cookie dough.
- OIL: I add vegetable oil to the cake mix to form the dough. You can substitute with any other flavourless oil, like sunflower oil.
- SALT: a pinch of salt is added which balances out the other sweet flavors in the cookie.
- CHOCOLATE CHIPS: I add a cup of dark chocolate chips to the cookie dough, but you can use any flavor of chocolate chip, milk, white or even a combination like chocolate orange.
You can use any combination of flavors!
This recipe can be easily adapted to suit your own tastes, using different flavored cake mix. Here are some ideas:
- Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix and Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips
- Strawberry Cake mix with White Chocolate Chips
- Any flavor Cake mix and M&M candy
- White Cake Mix with Crushed Candy Bars (Heath, Snickers, Kit Kat, Nestle Crunch, etc)
- Chocolate Cake Mix with Crushed Oreos (Cookies N Cream)
- German Chocolate Cake Mix with Chocolate Chips
There are so many different cake mix flavors and types of chips available that it’s difficult knowing which cookie to make first.
I’ve seen some Holiday and Fall Flavors in the supermarket, which would make ideal holiday cookies. I’m also thinking of trying out a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies combination soon, ready in time for fall!
FAQs:
How to store chocolate chip cookies?
Once the cookies have been baked and cooled, place in an airtight container with a tight fitting lid. Store the container on the counter top for up to 5 days – although they never last that long in my kitchen!
Can you substitute butter for oil in cake mix cookies?
Yes, you can swap the oil for the same quantity of butter when making cake mix cookies.
Is cookie mix and cake mix the same?
No they are not, a cookie mix makes a thick cookie dough, whereas a cake mix makes a lighter cake batter. This recipe uses cake mix to make a quick batch of cookies, and the other ingredients help bind that cake mix to make a dough. Don’t use cookie mix in this recipe or the cookie dough will be too tough.
Don’t miss these additional Cake Mix Recipes here at When Is Dinner:
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- Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Red Velvet Heart Crinkle Cookies
- Spring Whoopie Pies
- Oreo Acorns
- 2 ingredient Strawberry Cupcakes
Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Oil
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- Dash of Salt
- 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 128Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 24mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
These are a few items I find useful in my own kitchen when preparing this Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe:
Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix White 16.25 oz BoxC&H, Cane Sugar, Dark Brown, 2lb Bag (Pack of 2)OXO Good Grips Medium Cookie ScoopGood Cook Set Of 3 Non-Stick Cookie SheetUltra Cuisine 100% Stainless Steel Wire Cooling Rack for Baking fits Half Sheet Pans Cool Cookies, Cakes, Breads – Oven Safe for Cooking, Roasting, Grilling – Heavy Duty Commercial QualityAmazonBasics Silicone Baking Mat Sheet, Set of 2Hershey’s Sugar Free Semi-Sweet Baking Chips – 8 oz – 2 pkNestle Butterscotch Morsels – 11 oz – 2 pkGhirardelli Premium Baking Chips, Caramel flavored, 10 oz, Pack of 2Hershey’s Kitchens Sea Salt Caramel Chips, 10oz (2 Pack)HERSHEY’S Cinnamon Chips, 10 OunceGurley’s Sweet Cherry Chips 10 oz. 2 BAGSAndes, Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, 10oz Bag (Pack of 3)Ghirardelli Baking Chips, Classic White, 11-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6)REESE’S Peanut Butter Baking Chips, Gluten Free, 10 Ounce Bag (Pack of 12)
I just made these. Super easy and delicious. My 15yr old daughter said they taste better than regular chocolate chip cookies. I added some vanilla extract,almond extract and also walnuts.
They sound so yummy and there is nothing better than chocolate chip cookies with the family.
Sounds great. My kids are going to want me to make them!
This is an awesome recipe. I used this for our Harvest Festival back in November. They were a hit!
I have yet to find really good chocolate chip cookie. I guess I’m picky and ve tried about 50 Pr more now..lol
Even toll house..toooo sweet.
I think I’lt tey yours.
I love the idea of varying the cake mix recipe to go with the chocolate chips! If you want to go for a really sweet treat, you can frost the cookies as well. You can coordinate the cookie color and flavor according to holidays, personalized favorites, and special occasions!
My friend taught me the cake mix way of making cookies, now it’s my favorite way! I bet these are good!
I love easy recipes and want to give this one a try. Cookies look yummy!
I’m going to have to try this recipe 🙂
I’ve heard of these but never saw a recipe! I have saved this for future use!
Sounds like a time saver when I need to make cookies in a hurry.
Thank you for sharing these chocolate chip cookies. I didn’t know you could make them out of cake mix.
Love chocolate chip cookies! I will have to try this for my housewarming party. Wonder if I have any cake mix?
I love chocolate chop cookies and these are so easy to make.
My husband will like this kind better because they are soft & chewy.
They look so soft and chewy. I have to try using cake mix. Good idea!
What a simple recipe! YUM 🙂
I have made cake mix cookies in the past an these look and sound delicious.
That’s what I call really easy cookies. Thanks.
These seem so simple and fun for the children to help with. They also sound delicious.
I would love if you could stop by and share on my weekly recipe linky, Kids and a Mom in the Kitchen.
http://totsandme.blogspot.com/2013/10/kids-and-mom-in-kitchen-60-pumpkin.html
Have a great weekend!
These cookies look awesome, we would love them! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
My kids LOVE the Devil’s Food Cake with Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips. I need to make a batch and feature those too!
I love cookies and im intrigued to try the cake mix. Would love for you to come over and share at my link party. http://mommyondemand.com/create-bake-3/
I never seem to have time for cookies. My son has been asking for some. I will have to raid my pantry and see if I have a cake mix. This sounds sounds easy.
As much as I bake I still love having quick boxed mix shortcut recipes to go to in a pinch and these look perfect.
Love this idea! yum yum
I would love if you would link up with me and share!
http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blogspot.com
Yum! These are similar to a chocolate chip cookie bar I make with a cake mix… but never thought to try it to make cookies! Can’t wait to try this!
Found you through Inspiration Monday! Not much of a baker myself so looking forward to trying these!
i wonder how yummy this recipe would be if you use devils food cake! YUM!!! thanks for the recipe!