Description
Fudgy Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are chewy, brownie-like cookies made with just a handful of ingredients. Using boxed cake mix as a shortcut, these cookies deliver rich chocolate flavor with minimal effort, making them perfect for last-minute desserts, bake sales, or quick cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (devil’s food or chocolate fudge preferred)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, white chocolate chips, M&Ms, or peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chips or desired mix-ins.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 15–20 minutes before baking.Add 1 tsp espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.Use holiday-colored candies or themed sprinles for festive occasions.Underbake slightly for extra fudgy, chewy centers.Swap oil with melted butter for a richer taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
