3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
Lately, we’ve been having a game night with other families with small children. We put on a movie downstairs so no one has to fork out for a babysitter, and then play board games at the kitchen table. For Dustin and I, it’s been a really nice sort of thing. We get to have adult talking time, our kids have friends to “play” with (steal toys from, mostly), and we enjoy playing games and laughing. It’s a lovely little stress-free way to do things.
Why am I talking about game nights? Two reasons – if you’re in the little kid trenches, it’s something to think about. It’s a low-key, low-cost way to enjoy yourself with others, and sometimes you really need that.
The second reason is these cookies. I thought cake mix cookies were something everyone was familiar with, but it would seem I was wrong. I did these for the last game night as a treat, and they were a gigantic hit. You’d think I’d done something gourmet by the response.
So I figured I’d share the secret to 3 ingredient “gourmet” cookies. The other lovely thing about this recipe is that it is so versatile. I’ve never met a cake mix this recipe doesn’t work for, so any cake flavor is an option for you. And then, you can get funky with the mix-ins. For game night, I did yellow cake mix with sprinkles mixed in, and chocolate with chocolate chips and pecans. Other delicious flavor combinations we’ve tried are red velvet or strawberry with white chocolate, spice cake with nuts, chocolate rolled in powdered sugar, yellow rolled in cinnamon sugar, and lemon with a powdered sugar glaze drizzled on.
3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix
- 1/3 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- mix-ins: chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, etc
Instructions
- Mix together cake mix, oil, and eggs.
- Add in mix-ins
- Roll into 1-inch balls and placed on lined or greased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
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11 Comments
Cindy Suder
LOVE the chocolate chip cookies, I am adding them to my dessert list for Thanksgiving. My grankids are going to love them too. THANKS
Cindy
Diane Homan
They are sooooo good! I hope your family loves them as much as we do.
Homan at Home
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Tiffany Wallace
Hello! I used swerve chocolate cake mix and mine did not spread like yours did. What else can I add to make them do that next time? Thanks!
Diane Homan
Specialty cake mixes tend to act differently. I’m not familiar with how Swerve acts during baking, so I’m afraid I can’t help much. Good luck in your baking endeavors!
Mama Sandy
I am making the chocolate cookies right now got first batch in the oven
Diane Homan
Crossing my fingers for you!
Nikki
These are good! I made the chocolate ones with chocolate fudge cake and chocolate chips. So easy, incredibly delicious. I make mine slightly bigger so of course cooking time increases, but thank you for sharing this simple but delicious recipe that my whole family enjoys in less than 15 min. 🙂
Diane Homan
I’m so glad you liked them! Chocolate fudge with chocolate chips sounds like a winning combo!
Abegail
can you freeze for 1 week to 2 weeks?
Diane Homan
I’ve never tried it, so I can’t speak to that. Sorry I can’t be of more help!