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Chocolate cake mix cookies: You only need four ingredients and one bowl to make these rich, chewy chocolatey cookies – if you’re craving chocolate you should try these! These will be your favorite – and they’re SO easy to make!

Stack of chocolate cake mix cookies on a white plate


Why You’ll LOVE These Cookies

There are times for from-scratch cookies and times for cake mix cookies, and there is room in this world for both! I love making both, but when I am short on time and need a quick batch of cookies, more often than not, I make cake mix cookies.

  • Hello, one-bowl cookie recipe! That is music to my ears – this recipe won’t leave you with a pile of dishes to wash.
  • You can use any chocolate cake mix that you like! Just be sure to pick the correct size box for the best results.
  • These easy chocolate cookies are customizable – add the chocolate chips or swap them out for other cookie mix-ins that you like.
  • These have the perfect soft and chewy texture and are SUPER rich in chocolate flavor. These are why cake mix should be a staple in your pantry!
ingredients on counter.

Just 4 Ingredients

  • Butter: Melted unsalted butter is what I use, but vegetable oil will work as well.
  • Chocolate Cake Mix: any type you like will work as long as it’s a 13-15 ounce box.
  • Eggs: Be sure to buy large eggs.
  • Chocolate Chips: Use your favorite brand and flavor

Variations

  • Instead of chocolate chips, add peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, or butterscotch chips.
  • You can use semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips!
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for even more flavor.
  • Any chocolate cake mix flavor will work (chocolate fudge, devil’s food cake mix, etc)
  • You can also use sugar-free cake mix to make these chocolate cookies. Just make sure the size is the same as what’s listed in the recipe.

Click to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

Overhead view of chocolate cake mix cookies on a silicon baking sheet

Tip From Dorothy

Tips for how to make chocolate cake mix cookies:

  • Know that Duncan Hines cake mix cookies spread more than Betty Crocker so don’t skip that chill step!
  • Recently the brands changed the size of the cake mix (again). It’s now anywhere from 13-15.25 ounces – any of those sizes will work with this recipe.
  • You don’t have to use an electric mixer, but you can if you want to.
  • A cookie scoop make scooping perfectly portioned cookie dough balls much easier.
Hand holding up one chocolate cake mix cookie

FAQ

My cookies spread too much. What happened?

Did you forget to chill the cookie dough? This is a critical step and shouldn’t be skipped. Chilling the dough allows the butter to firm up, so the cookies don’t spread as much when they bake. Also, remember that Duncan Hines cookies will spread more than Betty Crocker.

Why are my cookies not spreading? 

If you’re using Betty Crocker cake mix they won’t spread as much so press the dough down a bit before baking.

How do you store chocolate cake mix cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container, and they will keep at room temperature for three days.

Can you freeze cake mix cookies? 

Yes, they freeze great! Store them in a freezer bag or container. If you stack them, use paper towels to separate the layers. When you thaw them, the towels will absorb the excess moisture.

Stack of chocolate cake mix cookies on a white plate

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

5 from 3 votes
If you want a batch of quick, easy and rich chocolate cookies, you can’t go wrong with this Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie recipe.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Yield 24 cookies
Serving Size 1 cookie

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 13-15.25 ounce box chocolate cake mix (any brand or flavor)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups (255g) chocolate chips
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Instructions

  • Place butter, cake mix, and eggs in a large bowl.
    cake mix, eggs, and melted butter in large glass bowl.
  • Stir or mix until dough forms and no lumps remain. Stir in chocolate chips.
    cookie batter in large bowl with spatula.
  • Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment or silicone baking mats. No need to space them; we are chilling the dough. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
    cookie dough balls on silpat lined cookie sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
  • Space cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheets. If using Betty Crocker mix, press them lightly with your palm before baking to flatten slightly. Bake for 10-13 minutes, or until they just lose their glossy sheen. These cookies stay puffy and will settle a bit as they cool but don’t become flat.
  • Immediately after removing from the oven press a few more chocolate chips on top for decoration. Cool at least 10 minutes before removing from the cookie sheet.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Recipe Notes

  • Use any brand or flavor cake mix that is approximately 13-15 ounces in size.
  • Use any chocolate flavor (devil’s food, milk chocolate, etc).
  • You can do this same recipe using sugar-free cake mix as long as it’s around the same size box.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Dessert
Cuisine American


Dorothy Kern

Welcome to Crazy for Crust, where I share recipes that are sometimes crazy, often with a crust, and always served with a slice of life.

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  1. You can also use this same recipe to make cookie bars. I have used strawberry and orange cake mix w chocolate chips, chocolate cake mix w peanut butter chips, vanilla cake mix with m and m pieces…the combinations are endless!