3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies

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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Course: Baking, Cookies

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: Cookies

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Paula

Cost: $4

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

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.

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Instructions

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

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