Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chunk Cookies that you can make in about 20 minutes.
These cookies are the perfect crunch with chocolate in every bite.

Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Adding cake mix to these cookies really makes these cookies better than the average chocolate chip cookies.
Even better, these cookies are kind of like a cross between cake and chocolate chip cookies, making dessert choices even easier!
Did you my listing of 50 Unique Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes?
That listing for chocolate chip cookies includes sugar free, vegan, gluten free, and more chocolate chip cookies! This recipe is not listed in that listing but, is unique and tasty.
To make these cookies you will need a box of cake mix. You can find a variety of cake mixes here.
Adding cake mix to cookie batter can really be a great idea.
It is an idea that I often use.
▶ Cake mix already has the dry ingredients already measured and ready to go.
Also,
▶ Cake mix comes with added flavors that can make cookie enjoyable.
▶ Lastly, cake mix can save you a lot of time when you are in a pinch and would like some freshly baked cookies.
Well, as you may know, cake mix is used to make cakes.
If you were to make the cake mix as is and placed dollops on to a baking sheet for baking, you would have a mess as the cake mix batter is relatively thin when compared to cookie dough.
However, using cake mix to bake cookies is possible when you make a few adjustments. Most notably, you would need to adjust your wet ingredients to make the mix into a 'dough' rather than into a 'batter'.
Tips for making cake mix cookies.
I like to use a 'super moist' cake mix for these cookies.
This helps the cookies avoid drying out too much in the oven.
More tips for you
- If your cookie dough seems to be too thin to work with, try placing it into the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. This will help make the cookie dough easier to work with.
- After placing the cake mix into the mixing bowl, use a whisk to give the dry mix a quick stir. This will help break up any lumps that are usually present in cake mix.
- These cookies are done when the sides begin to turn golden brown. After taking them out of the oven, allow them to sit on the warm baking sheet to finish for a minute or so before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Personalize your cake mix cookies.
These cookies are so yummy and easy just the way they are.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- My cookies made using yellow cake mix. You can really use about any cake mix to make yours.
- Add some nuts to your cookies for a crunchy element.
- I have used chocolate chunks in my cookies. You can skip the chocolate or simply use chocolate chips if desired.
- When your cookies have fully cooled, make an ice cream sandwich or two with your cake mix cookies!
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About this recipe for cake mix chocolate chunk cookies.
This is a simple recipe for making chocolate chunk cookies using cake mix.
These cookies take less than a half hour to make as well!
To make this recipe, you will need a box of cake mix.
I suggest that you use cake mix that is 'moist'. This will allow for your cookies to be soft and chewy in the center!
Ingredients needed to make cake mix cookies.
- Cake Mix. My cookies were made using yellow cake mix.
- Butter. The butter should be softened to room temperature.
- Egg. You egg should be at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract. Feel free to use another extract such as maple extract.
- Chocolate Chunks. You can use any kind of chocolate however, semisweet are easiest to eat in a cookie.
Expert Tip👉 Use two kinds of chocolate chunks for a variety of tastes. Or, you can break up your favorite chocolate bars and use those!
How to make Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Step One: prepare.
Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking sheets for nonstick. I like to use parchment paper for a recipe such as this one.
Step Two: mix the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl mix together the cake mix and butter until blended.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Use a scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and place the cookies on to the prepared sheets. Leave room between the cookies for spreading while baking.
Step Three: finish making the cookies.
- Bake the cookies until the sides begin to turn golden brown (about 10-12 minutes ).
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow for them to sit on the baking sheet for about a minute.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Store your cookies in an airtight container.
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Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a simple dessert or snack recipe for tasty cookies made with cake mix.
Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Materials
- 1 box Cake Mix
- 10 tbsp Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Chocolate Chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your baking sheets for nonstick.
- In a mixing bowl mix together the cake mix and butter until blended.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
- Use a scoop to scoop out the cookie dough and place the cookies on to the prepared sheets. Leave room between the cookies for spreading while baking.
- Bake the cookies until the sides begin to turn golden brown (about ten minutes or so).Remove the cookies from the oven and allow for them to sit on the baking sheet for about a minute.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to finish cooling. Store your cookies in an airtight container.