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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe turns cake mix, eggs, and oil into rich, brownie-like cookies with melty chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 15.25 oz / 432g chocolate cake mix
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup 120 ml vegetable oil
  • 1 cup 170g semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional for deeper flavor
  • That’s it. Five simple ingredients.

Ingredient Notes & Flavor Tips

Chocolate Cake Mix:

  • Choose a rich chocolate or devil’s food cake mix for deeper flavor. Dark chocolate versions make the cookies even more intense and slightly less sweet.

Eggs:

  • They provide structure and chewiness. Room temperature eggs mix more evenly into the dough.

Vegetable Oil:

  • Oil keeps these cookies soft for days. You can substitute with melted butter for a slightly richer taste but oil gives the softest texture.

Chocolate Chips:

  • I love semi-sweet because they balance the sweetness. Dark chocolate chips give a more grown-up flavor. Milk chocolate makes them sweeter.

Vanilla Extract:

  • Even though cake mix already contains flavoring a small splash of vanilla makes everything taste more homemade.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Dough

  • In a large bowl, combine:
  • Chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Vanilla extract (if using)
  • Stir until fully combined. The dough will be thick and glossy. That’s exactly what you want.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • At this stage, the dough should look rich, dark, and slightly sticky. If it feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of oil. If it feels too wet, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour.

Step 3: Scoop the Cookies

  • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out dough balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Do not flatten them — they’ll spread naturally.

Step 4: Bake

  • Bake for 9–11 minutes.
  • The edges should look set, but the centers will still appear slightly soft. That’s perfect. They continue cooking as they cool.

Step 5: Cool

  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • When warm, they are incredibly soft and almost brownie-like. As they cool, they firm up slightly while staying chewy inside.
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