Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Chocolate cake mix cookies are an easy and delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate cake with the chewy goodness of cookies.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar optional, for rolling
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently to ensure even distribution.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoons, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- If desired, roll each ball in powdered sugar.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers are slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
To ensure perfect cookies, avoid overmixing after adding chocolate chips and start checking baking time a minute early. Chill dough for thicker cookies and try different types of chocolate chips for variety.