Description

Delight in these easy and delicious Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies, perfect for a quick homemade treat. Using a boxed chocolate cake mix as the base, these cookies come together quickly with simple ingredients and customizable mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or candy pieces. They bake up soft with slightly underbaked centers that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil

Optional Mix-ins (choose any or combine)

1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped nuts
½ cup M&M’s or candy pieces
¼ cup sprinkles
½ cup white chocolate chunks

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the dry chocolate cake mix with the eggs and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a thick cookie dough. If desired, gently fold in your choice of optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or candy pieces for extra flavor and texture.
Scoop the Dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough into evenly sized balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes. Watch carefully to ensure the edges are set while keeping the centers slightly underbaked for a soft, chewy texture. Avoid overbaking to maintain the perfect softness.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes after removing from the oven. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess and helping them firm up slightly.

Notes

You can mix and match optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, candy pieces, or sprinkles to customize your cookie flavor and texture.
Do not overbake; the cookies should look slightly underdone in the center to maintain softness.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and improve cleanup.
For a gluten-free version, ensure the cake mix is labeled gluten-free.