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    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Published: Dec 12, 2019 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

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    Chocolate cookies with M&M's on a cooling rack- pinterest text over top
    Chocolate Cake Mix cookies on a white plate with one cut in half- pinterest text over top

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are literally cookies made with cake mix from a box! How great is that! If you are not a baker or you need a cookie recipe shortcut, then this is the recipe for you. The cookies come out fudgey, chocolatey and delicious without a lot of effort.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies on a cooling rack with milk and a plate of cookies

    You only 4 ingredients to make these amazing cake mix cookies!

    These Hot Cocoa Cookies are also made with cake mix. But if you are not in the mood for cookies you can also make Brownies from Cake Mix.

    Cake Mix for Cookies

    How great is cake mix! It comes pre-mixed with almost everything you need for cookies: sugar, flavoring, leavener, and flour all mixed in one little package. All you need to do is add the fat and binder.

    picture showing the fudgy center of the chocolate cake mix cookie

    If you just add ½ cup vegetable or canola oil (fat) and 2 eggs (binder) you get the PERFECT cookie batter. I like to add mini M&M’s in this chocolate cake mix cookie recipe for texture and extra chocolate.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie batter with M&M's added

    For this recipe I used a 15.25 oz Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge cake mix but you should be able to use any brand of chocolate cake mix you would like (or have).

    Cake Mix Cookies

    If you are not in the mood for chocolate you can make cake mix cookies in any flavor that sounds good: lemon, red velvet, strawberry…. Just follow the recipe card below. Then mix in whatever compliments your cookie flavor: peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, pecans….

    How to Make Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Start be preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silpat.

    Chocolate M&M cookie on a cooling rack

    In a large mixing bowl stir together the entire chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ cup canola or vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

    As soon as the batter comes together fold in â…” cup of mini M&M baking chips (you could also use mini chocolate chips).

    Mini M&M baking bits

    Kitchen tip: to get the look of my cookies save a few M&M’s to the side and press them into the top of the batter after you place them on the baking sheet.

    Cake Mix Cookie batter on a parchment lined baking sheet with M&M's pressed into the top

    Using a spoon or a small scoop, like the one pictured below, drop the cookie batter onto the parchment lined baking sheet.

    Kitchen tip: If you are baking the cookies in batches you will want to place the unused dough in the fridge while the first batch bakes.

    Cookie scoop

    Bake for 9-11 minutes. Here are time guides depending on your baking sheet:

    • Dark baking sheet: 9-10 minutes
    • Light baking sheet: 10-11 minutes

    Let the cake mix cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes then move to a cooling rack.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with M&M's cooling on a black wire rack

    Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies on a cooling rack with milk and a plate of cookies

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

    Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with M&M's are delicious chocolate cookies made from cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla. They are an easy and quick cookie recipe!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 15.25 oz box of chocolate cake mix I use Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup oil vegetable or canola
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • â…” cup mini M&M baking bits or mini chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°. Prep a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable silpat.
    • In a bowl stir together the chocolate cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
    • Fold in â…” cup mini M&M baking bits.
      Kitchen tip: if you want to achieve the look of my cookies, press a few M&M's on the outside of the cookie batter after you place it on the baking sheet.
      Cake Mix Cookie batter on a parchment lined baking sheet with M&M's pressed into the top
    • Drop the cookie batter by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet.
      If you are baking in batches place the unused dough in the fridge while the first batch bakes.
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes.
      light baking sheet: 10-11 mins.
      dark baking sheet: 9-10 mins.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
    • Store the chocolate cake mix cookies at room temp. in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. C

      October 24, 2020 at 10:40 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate were awesome, I will be experimenting with more flavors!!

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    2. Emily Bruno

      January 10, 2020 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      These were so easy to make and so chocolately!

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    3. Lauren Nagel

      December 15, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      These look so good and I can’t wait to try them! I’m sure my family will love them!

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    4. John

      December 15, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I think I liked this recipe a bit too much 😋. I will need to do a couple extra workouts 🤣

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    5. Tawnie K Kroll

      December 15, 2019 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      We loved how easy and delicious these cookies were! For sure making again, thank you!

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