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Cake mix cookies stacked on tray with soft texture and golden edges

3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies

These cake mix cookies come together with just 3 ingredients: cake mix, eggs, and oil. They’re soft, chewy, and ready in 20 minutes. This flexible recipe is perfect for busy bakers, school bake sales, or last-minute sweet cravings. Try chocolate, lemon, or vanilla with endless mix-ins.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Baking, Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Cake mix Any flavor 15.25 oz box
  • 2 Eggs Large
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Or melted butter
  • 1 cup Mix-ins optional Chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough to mix dough
  • 1 Cookie Scoop Optional for even sizing
  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment
  • 1 Cooling Rack For crisp edges after baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil until dough forms.
  3. Fold in any optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.).
  4. Use a cookie scoop to form dough into balls; place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
  6. Let cool 2–3 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

For cakier cookies, add an extra egg.
For chewier cookies, use all oil and chill the dough before baking.
Vanilla mix is a perfect base for sprinkles or fruit; chocolate mix pairs best with nuts or peanut butter chips.
Want crinkle cookies? Try adding Cool Whip and rolling in powdered sugar before baking.