Description
These 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies are a crazy good and ultimate batch of soft, chewy cookies made from just a box of cake mix, eggs, and oil. Quick and easy with no mixer or chilling required, they’re perfect for a fast homemade treat with customizable mix-ins for extra fun.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box boxed cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g), any flavor works—vanilla or yellow recommended
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
Optional Mix-ins (up to 1 cup total)
- Chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, or white)
- Sprinkles (funfetti style)
- Chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans)
- Crushed cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- Peanut butter chips or M&M’s
Substitution Suggestion
- 1/2 cup melted butter instead of oil (for richer flavor and slightly denser texture)
Instructions
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir with a sturdy spatula until the dough is fully combined, thick, glossy, and scoopable, similar to a soft brownie batter. A slightly sticky texture is normal.
- Prepare oven and baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and avoid browning the cookie bottoms too quickly.
- Scoop and shape dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop 1 to 1½ tablespoon-sized mounds of dough. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. For smoother, rounder cookies, quickly roll each portion between your palms without over-handling the tacky dough.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, depending on size and your oven. The edges should look set, and the centers may still appear slightly soft to ensure the cookies stay soft and chewy.
- Cool for best texture: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes so they finish setting. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Alternatively, enjoy them warm for a soft, gooey experience.
- Optional mix-in addition: If desired, fold in up to 1 cup of any mix-ins like chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, crushed cookies, or candy pieces during dough mixing for customization.
Notes
- No mixer or chilling required—super quick and simple.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Room temperature eggs blend in more smoothly.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and uneven browning.
- Substitute melted butter for oil for a richer taste and denser texture.
- Add up to 1 cup of mix-ins to customize flavors and textures.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack for better texture.
