If you’re craving a homemade treat but don’t have much time or a long list of ingredients, cake mix cookies are the perfect solution.
With just a boxed mix, a few pantry staples, and a few minutes, you’ll have soft, chewy results that taste like they came straight from a bakery.
These easy cookie recipes are perfect for quick, no-fuss baking that still delivers on flavor.
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This collection of recipes are a brilliant cake mix hack that transforms a simple box of cake mix into delicious cookies.
By combining the dry mix with eggs and oil, you create a versatile dough that's perfect for customizing with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles.
The result is a soft, chewy treat that's tender on the inside and full of flavor—making cake mix cookies the perfect easy dessert for busy weeknights, unexpected guests, or anytime you're craving something sweet without the hassle.
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Tips for Baking Perfect Cake Mix Cookies
Stick to the Basics: Most cake mix cookie recipes only need the dry mix, eggs, and oil—no water or other cake ingredients required.
Chill the Dough (If Needed): If the dough feels sticky, a quick chill in the fridge for 15–20 minutes can make it easier to handle and shape.
Don’t Overbake: Cake mix cookies bake quickly—remove them when the edges are set but the centers still look soft. They’ll firm up as they cool.
Use a Cookie Scoop: This helps portion the dough evenly so your cookies bake uniformly.
Add Mix-Ins Last: Gently stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles after the dough is fully mixed to keep the texture light.
Let Them Cool on the Pan: Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack—they’re delicate right out of the oven.
Bake Cookies Like a Pro!
Use a cookie scoop to form the dough balls to ensure they are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
Not sure what size cookie scoop to use? Grab my FREE Cookie Scoop Size Cheat Sheet!
Easy Cake Mix Cookie Recipes from the Blog
From classic favorites to fun seasonal twists, these cake mix cookie recipes are quick to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Brownie Mix Mint Chip Cookies - okay, technically not a cake mix, but these cookies are delicious!
- Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies
- Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Bar Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookies from a Cake Mix
- Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars - this recipe is for bar cookies using a cake mix.
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
- Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Holiday Cookies
These holiday cookies made with cake mix are festive, fun, and perfect for celebrating the season—easy enough for busy days but special enough to share!
- 4th of July Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
- Christmas Cookies with Peppermint
- Halloween Cake Mix Cookies
- Monster Eye Cookies
- Mint Christmas Cookies
- Valentine Chocolate Cookies
- White Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Cool Whip Cookies
Cool Whip cookies are light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients—perfect for a fun twist on traditional cake mix cookies.
Recipe Collections
Explore these recipe collections for even more easy and delicious ideas—perfect for every season, occasion, or craving!
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Gin says
Can you use applesauce as a substitute instead of the oil?
Lois says
Yes, you can. I have not tried it, but I know other people use applesauce in place of oil for the fat in cake mixes. Thanks for visiting!
Bernadine Washington says
Can I use a gluten free cake mix & get same results?
Lois says
I've never baked with a gluten free cake mix, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Can you come back and let us all know? Thanks!
Marisa F. Stewart says
It's been years since I made cookies from a cake mix. I remember how much fun it was, especially when you could whip them up in no time. You've inspired me to make some up -- and giving me so new ideas for combinations.
Lois says
Hope you enjoy the cookies! Thanks for visiting.
Denise says
This is perfect for me. I am not much of a baker and will take any short cuts I can. Those chocolate peanut butter cookies look out of this world! Great ideas!
Jolina says
I like baking from scratch but you gotta love boxed cake mixes! They are amazing in a pinch. And I never thought to make cookies out of them. Yummmm. So easy!
Veena Azmanov says
Everything is so perfect and delicious and amazing ideas to them. Love it all.
Lois says
Thank you Veena!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says
What a great idea. I know lots of people who don't like baking from scratch. This is perfect for them.
Lois says
It's a great idea when you're busy and need something sweet fast! I did a ton of baking for my son's football team and these recipes came in handy more than once. Thanks for visiting.
Susan says
What f labor cake mix?
Lois says
I adjusted the recipe card to show that you would use a box of chocolate cake mix for the chocolate cookies. A box of spice cake mix for the spice cookies. A box of vanilla cake mix for the vanilla cookies with candy pieces and a box of red velvet cake mix for the red velvet cookies. Thank you!
Anne says
I'd like to know if these are crispy or soft.. I have a recipe I used to love but in last 7-8 years new cake mix formulas it is very soft & has totally different texture.
Thank you
Lois says
Since the base of each cookie is a cake mix, the cookies come out soft...and delicious! Thank you for visiting!
janice says
I also make these at Christmas, using red and green cherries and chopped nuts in a white cake mix. Or....I make Black Forest cookies with red cherries, nuts and chocolate chips.
Lois says
Those all sound really yummy too! Thank you for visiting.