Easy Chewy Box Cake Mix Cookies Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients
These chewy, soft cookies are made with just a box of cake mix, eggs, and chocolate chips, offering a quick and delicious treat perfect for busy days or last-minute cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) box cake mix (vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (6 oz / 170 g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the box cake mix and eggs. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and thick. If mixing by hand, stir vigorously until no dry spots remain. The dough should be thick but scoopable.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula to evenly distribute.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, watching closely starting at 10 minutes. The edges should be set but centers still soft and slightly underbaked.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up while remaining soft inside.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely or enjoy warm.
Notes
Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are set but centers are still soft for chewy texture. If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before scooping. Use room temperature eggs for smooth mixing. Customize by adding nuts, toffee bits, or sea salt. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, use appropriate substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1.5
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