With the help of a cake mix, you can whip up a batch of these soft, chewy, Valentine's Day Chocolate Cookies in no time.
Made with a simple chocolate cake mix as the base, you can whip up a batch of these soft, chewy, and fudgy cookies in no time.
Whether you're in need of a quick dessert for a party or simply want to satisfy your sweet tooth, chocolate cake mix cookies are the perfect solution.
Get ready for another delicious Valentine's Day recipe that will capture everyone's heart!
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Using a basic cake mix as a starting point eliminates the need to measure ingredients, allowing you to concentrate on the enjoyable aspects of baking...swiftly baking and savoring the cookies!
These easy cookies are perfect to wrap up in adorable gift boxes, attach a cute gift card and give as thoughtful gifts to your loved ones, friends, or even teachers.
Looking for more Easy Desserts to make for Valentine's Day? Try my Heart Shaped Brownies, Heart Shaped Chocolate Covered Strawberries or even my Heart Shaped Oreo Truffles.
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Recipe Notes
- If you find that the cookie dough is sticky, gradually add a small amount of flour to the cake mix. This will help firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
- After blending the ingredients, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to an hour. This chilling process solidifies the fats, resulting in cookies with a thicker and chewier texture.
- For uniformity in baking and to avoid any peculiar spreading problems, use a cookie scoop when placing the dough on the baking sheet.
Smaller Cake Mix Sizes
Have you noticed that cake mix boxes have been shrinking over the years? When I first started blogging, cake mixes were around 18 ounces per box.
However, they have "shrunk" to 16.5 ounces, then down to 15.25 ounces. Now, I've read online that some brands are reducing the size even more. It's important to pay attention to the brand you purchase and the size indicated on the box!
Keep an extra package of white or vanilla cake mix in a mason jar. When you're ready to start baking, think about adding 3 to 6 tablespoons of the cake mix to the cake mix batter.
Try keeping a recipe of my Mason Jar Cake Mix in your pantry!
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📋Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can customize these cookies by swapping out the heart sprinkles and use chocolate chips, or dip the cookies in melted chocolate after they've cooled.
- For a fun seasonal twist, consider switching up cake flavors. Choose lemon or strawberry cake mix during spring, and maybe a red velvet cake mix for Christmas cookies.
- For this recipe, I used a 13.25 ounce box of Chocolate cake mix.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Add the vegetable oil to the cake mix.
Step 2: Stir in the eggs and mix well to combine.
Step 3: Use a cookie scoop to form the cookies.
Step 4: Add the cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Quick Tip
Not sure what size cookie scoop to use? Grab my Cookie Scoop Cheat Sheet! Perfectly formed cookies every time! No more guessing and no more inconsistent cookie sizes.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Add the sprinkles to the top of each cookie.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute before transferring them to a cooling rack.
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Recipe FAQ's
Do I need to follow the cake mix instructions on the box or modify them for cookies?
When using a cake mix to make cookies, there's no need to follow the instructions on the box. Instead, most of the time, you'll need to combine the cake mix with oil and eggs to create the cookie dough.
Should I refrigerate the cake mix cookie dough before baking?
Chilling the dough helps to solidify the fats (such as butter or oil) in the cake mix cookie dough, which can prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Storage Tips
- Make sure the cookies have cooled completely before storing them.
- It's important to place them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and prevent them from drying out.
- You can also store cake mix cookies in Ziplock bags, but remember to remove as much air as possible before sealing them to preserve their freshness.
Freezing Tips
- For extended storage of cake mix cookies, try freezing the cookies!
- Allow the cookies to cool, then place them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bags.
- Don't forget to label them with the date. These cookies can be stored in the freezer for a maximum of 3 months.
Thawing Tips
- To enjoy the frozen cookies, take them out of the freezer and allow them to defrost at room temperature.
- For a delightful treat, warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds and pair them with a glass of milk.
Top Recipe Tip
- Cake mix cookie dough tends to be sticky and soft due to the high moisture content found in all cake mixes. If you find the batter too sticky, you can add a small amount of all-purpose flour to the mix.
🌟Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies.
- My Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies have a tub of Cool Whip Whipped Topping blended into the dough for an even creamier taste!
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Brownie Mix Cookies.
📖 Recipe Card
Valentine's Day Chocolate Cookies from a Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounce box Chocolate Cake Mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- Valentine's Day Sprinkles
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs, stirring until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, add the dough onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing the dough 2 inches apart.
- Then sprinkle some sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are fully cooked. Once done, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
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