Are you craving delicious homemade cookies but short on time and ingredients?
Look no further than this fantastic recipe for cake mix cookies!
With just 5 ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a batch of warm, gooey goodness in no time.
This recipe is perfect for beginner bakers or busy families. It’s a lifesaver when you want a sweet treat but don’t have the energy to pull out all the stops.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A box of your favorite cake mix (any flavor will work!)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (feel free to adjust the amount to your preference)
- ⅓ cup crushed chocolate candies (get creative! Chopped nuts or other mix-ins are also welcome)
Let’s Bake!
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
This will ensure the cookies bake evenly and get that perfect texture.
2. Line Your Baking Sheets
Grab two baking sheets and line them with parchment paper.
Pro tip: Pre-cut parchment paper sheets are a real time-saver!
They’ll make cleaning up a breeze too.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients with Wet Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine your cake mix, oil, and eggs.
Using a mixer or a good old-fashioned whisk, mix everything together until there’s no more dry cake mix in sight.
You want a smooth and creamy consistency.
4. Fold in the Mix-Ins
Now comes the fun part: the mix-ins!
Gently fold in your chocolate chips and crushed candies.
Be careful not to overmix, or your cookies might end up tough.
5. Portion the Dough and Prepare for Baking
Grab a cookie scoop (a 1 ¼ inch size works well) and portion out your dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
Here’s another tip: Gently press a few extra chocolate chips onto the top of each cookie dough scoop for an extra dose of melty goodness.
6. Bake the Cookies
Pop those cookies into the preheated oven and bake for 11-13 minutes.
You’re looking for golden brown edges – that’s your cue to take them out!
7. Cool the Cookies
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
This will help them set and firm up without getting soggy.
Warm or Chewy? The Choice is Yours!
Now comes the hardest part: waiting!
If you can’t resist a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie, go for it!
But if you prefer a softer, chewier texture, let them cool completely on the wire rack.
Trust us, they’re worth the wait!
Get Creative!
This recipe is a fantastic base for all sorts of flavor combinations.
Try using a different flavored cake mix or add in chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even peanut butter chips.
With a little creativity, you can turn this simple recipe into endless delicious cookie variations!