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Cake Mix Cookies

Published: Mar 18, 2017 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 11 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Cake Mix Cookies - each cookie tastes like a slice of cake and white chocolate chips taste like vanilla frosting! You will love these cake mix cookies made with butter instead of oil.

These cookies are super fun to make, just like my Lemon Burst Cookies and Perfect Sugar Cookies.

Overhead shot of cake mix cookies arranged on plate.

I've seen cake mix cookies ideas floating around the internets (thanks, Pinterest!) and always wondered how they taste. The idea of using oil in a cookie dough just never sounded good to me. So I decided to try the cake mix recipe but with melted butter in place of oil. You guys!! These are CRAZY DELICIOUS! The yellow cake mix gives them a vanilla cake flavor, the sprinkles add pizzazz and make them festive and the white chocolate tastes like sweet and creamy vanilla frosting! It's such an easy treat for celebrating little wins or sweet moments.

Ingredients:

  • yellow cake mix
  • eggs
  • unsalted butter
  • sprinkles
  • chocolate chips
Cake Mix Cookies with chocolate chips on plate.

Instructions:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with saran wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop dough onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool on pan for a few minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack.

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Can I freeze the dough?

Yes! Instead of chilling the dough in a bowl, scoop it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Then place in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 6 months.

Butter instead of oil:

I prefer to make these cookies with butter instead of oil, as I would with any cookie recipe. They taste better and have better texture.

More cookies recipes:

  • Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
  • Perfect Sugar Cookies
  • Molasses Cookies

For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Cookies Category.

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Cake Mix Cookies on a white plate.

Cake Mix Cookies

Author: Anna
Each Cake Mix Cookie tastes like a slice of cake and white chocolate chips taste like vanilla frosting! You will love these cake mix cookies made with butter instead of oil.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 11 minutes mins
Total Time 16 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 114 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup butter melted and cooled
  • ¼ cup sprinkles
  • 1 and ¼ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix cake mix, eggs and butter with an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in sprinkles and chocolate chips. Cover with saran wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes. 
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
  • Scoop dough with a medium cookie scoop (1 and ½ tablespoon size) and place 2" apart on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. 
  • Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes (11 minutes was the magic number for me). Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack. 
  • Store in air-tight container with a piece of bread to prevent drying out. 

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Notes

  1. If chilled overnight, the cookies won't spread as much and will be thicker. 
  2. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Barbara says

    July 25, 2021 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were not only easy but awesomely delicious! My boys loved them we even ate the batter that was raw it was so good. We will be repeating this recipe many times over

    Reply
  2. Michelle says

    December 06, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    4 stars
    Did you fold the sprinkles and chocolate chips in after blending?

    Reply
  3. Maryanne says

    March 28, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Love the idea of birthday cake in a handheld cookie form! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Cathy says

    March 24, 2017 at 11:57 am

    These cookies look delicious....and HOW FUN! We have some birthdays coming up and these would make the perfect treat!

    Reply
    • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

      March 26, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      That sounds perfect! Thank you, Cathy!

      Reply
  5. Dee says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:33 am

    I love cake mix cookies, and this version sounds wonderful! My kids would love them. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Dorothy says

    March 22, 2017 at 5:26 pm

    What a festive and fun cookie!

    Reply
  7. Jen says

    March 22, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Oooh, I have everything to make these!! I'm so excited! Thanks!!

    Reply
  8. Erin says

    March 22, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I am in love with how simple and delicious these cookies are! As someone who's a sucker for cake but hates the time it takes to bake, I can foresee myself making these in the near future. 😉

    Reply
  9. Erren says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    I'll take a batch! These are adorable and perfect for any event, I love those colors too!

    Reply
  10. Amy says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:10 am

    There's no way I'm waiting until someone in my family has a birthday to make these cookies!

    Reply
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