Soft, Gooey & Ready in Minutes
If you’ve ever dreamed of warm, chocolatey cookies but didn’t want to deal with tons of ingredients — this recipe is your shortcut to pure happiness. These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are rich, chewy, and taste like brownies in cookie form. Best of all? They come together in just one bowl with a boxed cake mix.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies 💕
- You only need 4 ingredients!
- The texture is perfectly chewy on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges.
- You can add endless mix-ins — chocolate chips, caramel bits, nuts, or even mini marshmallows.
- They taste bakery-fresh but take less than 15 minutes to make.
These cookies are so easy, they almost make themselves. Whether you’re baking for a last-minute guest or a midnight craving, you’ll want to keep this recipe forever.
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🍫 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup (115g) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended 😋)
Optional Add-ins:
Crushed walnuts, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, or white chocolate chunks
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix It Up
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir with a spatula until everything comes together — the dough will be thick!
Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips or any of your favorite add-ins.
Scoop & Shape
Use a cookie scoop to form even balls of dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each cookie.
Bake
Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look soft. Don’t overbake — they’ll continue to set as they cool.
Cool & Enjoy
Let the cookies rest for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack. Then pour yourself a glass of milk and dig in! 🥛🍪
✨ A Bite of Gooey Bliss
These cookies are the perfect mix of soft, fudgy, and chocolatey — like brownies and cookies had a delicious baby. When you break one open and see the melted chips inside… trust me, your sweet tooth will thank you.
🍩 Tips & Variations
- Swap the chocolate cake mix for red velvet or devil’s food for a twist.
- Press a few M&M’s or candy eyes on top before baking for a fun touch.
- Sandwich two cookies with marshmallow fluff or frosting for a decadent treat.
🎉 Perfect For
- Movie nights or cozy weekends
- Quick bake sales
- Gifting in cookie jars
- Pairing with vanilla ice cream for instant dessert heaven
🎨 Decoration Ideas
- Drizzle melted white chocolate or caramel over the top for an elegant finish.
- Roll dough balls in powdered sugar before baking for a crinkle effect.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking for that gourmet touch.
🤭 Fun Fact
Did you know that “cake mix cookies” were first popularized in the 1970s as a hack for busy moms? They quickly became a household favorite because of their foolproof texture and flexibility.
🍫 My Thoughts
Whenever I make these, they fill the kitchen with the smell of fresh brownies — warm, cozy, and nostalgic. It’s one of those recipes that makes you feel like a kid again, sneaking a cookie before they’ve even cooled.
🍰 More Recipes You May Love
- Red Velvet Marble Waffles 🧇
- Spooky Halloween Fudge 🎃
- Velvet Chocolate Lava Bites 🍫
- Classic Vanilla-Almond Wedding Cake Style 🎂
✨ My Little Story
The first time I made these cookies, I didn’t even plan to bake — I just had a chocolate cake mix sitting in the pantry. Ten minutes later, the smell filled the air, and I couldn’t believe something this good came from a box. Now, it’s my go-to whenever I want something quick, cozy, and full of chocolate love.
Written with love, crumbs, and cocoa dreams — Mimi 🍫💕