Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are the easiest way to satisfy a chocolate craving in minutes. Made with just a handful of ingredients, these cookies turn out soft, chewy, and loaded with rich cocoa flavor — all from a simple box of cake mix. Perfect for last-minute desserts, parties, or a quick baking fix.
Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup chocolate chips (or chunks)
Cooking Time
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Bake time: 10 minutes
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Total time: 20 minutes
Serving
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Makes 20–24 cookies
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until well combined. The dough will be thick. Fold in chocolate chips. -
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart. -
Bake:
Bake for 9–11 minutes, just until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. -
Cool:
Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tips
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For extra flavor, add a pinch of instant coffee or espresso powder to the dough.
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Mix in nuts, peanut butter chips, or crushed candy for a fun twist.
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Don’t overbake — the cookies firm up as they cool.
Nutrition (per cookie)
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Calories: 150
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Protein: 2g
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Fat: 7g
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Carbohydrates: 21g
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Sugar: 14g
Soft, chewy, and chocolatey — these Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are proof that an amazing treat doesn’t need to be complicated. Just mix, bake, and enjoy warm from the oven.
