Description
These Yellow Cake Mix Cookies are an easy and delicious treat made with a simple cake mix base, eggs, and oil, enhanced with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or sprinkles. Perfectly soft with slightly crisp edges, these cookies come together quickly and are ideal for a sweet snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup mix-ins of choice (chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy clean-up.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until a smooth dough forms. Add vanilla extract if you want an extra layer of flavor.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips, sprinkles, or nuts to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still appear soft, which ensures a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
- Store: Store the fully cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and softness.
Notes
- Vanilla extract is optional but recommended for enhanced flavor.
- You can customize these cookies by varying the mix-ins; try nuts for crunch or sprinkles for a fun look.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up of the cookies.
- These cookies freeze well if you want to store them longer.
