Cake Batter Cookies + VIDEO

Published on Oct 16, 2011
Updated on Nov 27, 2018

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and TastyIf you are looking for a good cookie to go to in a pinch look no more. Chances are you found me from Cosmopolitan’s 16 Unexpected Things You Can Do With A Cake Mix. I always have cake mixes on hand. Lots of them in fact. You just never know when you will need one. Using the cake batter as the cookie mix takes all the hard work out of making cookies. You can use any flavor you like (I used yellow, but contemplated between french vanilla and white as well). You can also add in any other mixins that you want. The options are endless :)

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Cake Batter Cookies // Is there an easier way to make cookies than with a cake mix? I think not! These are so easy and extremely versatile. Not only that, they are delicious. One bite and you will be hooked! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies // One of Tried and Tasty's most popular recipes, these cake batter cookies only have five ingredients and will cost you less than $5 to make two-three dozen! Perfect for parties, gatherings, potlucks, or anytime you want to satisfy your sweet tooth without a lot of fuss! | Tried and Tasty

Cake Batter Cookies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake Batter Cookies
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 171 kcal
Author: Yvonne

Is there an easier way to make cookies than with a cake mix? I think not! These Cake Batter Cookies are so easy and extremely versatile. Not only that, they are delicious. One bite and you will be hooked!

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Ingredients

  • 1 18.25 oz. box vanilla cake mix (or flavor of choice)
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and baking powder. Add eggs and oil, then mix until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

  3. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes.

  4. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Stephanie Cooks

Nutrition Facts
Cake Batter Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 155mg7%
Potassium 81mg2%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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39 comments about “Cake Batter Cookies + VIDEO

  1. Mary Ann

    Now that box cake mixes are smaller, (15.25 oz. vs. 18.25 oz.) will the cookies come out the same? Or will I have to buy two cake mixes and weigh it out to make the recipe come out the same as yours?

    1. Yvonne

      Hi Mary Ann, that’s a really good question! Buying two cake mixes and weighing them out to reach 18.25 oz. is one option. Another option is to use the 15.25 oz. box of cake mix, plus 2 oz. of flour and 1 oz. of sugar, plus a pinch of baking soda. Hope that helps!

  2. Marg

    This recipe (minus the baking powder) was on the Duncan Hines cake mix boxes prior to them coming out with a cookie mix. I’ve been making them since the 70’s. My kids said they could trade them for any other goodie!

  3. sandy

    I made these with gluten free mix from Hodgson Mill. They were fair. I think perhaps the gluten free mix from Betty Crocker may turn out better. There was another recipe for these using chocolate with a “Rollo”in the middle somewhere else. I also used Hodgson Mill gf mix for those which turned out dry and barely sweet. I still like the recipe enough to have another go with a different brand of gluten free since that’s what I and another family member need. It must be much better with regular mix, though. Thank you again for sharing!

    1. Yvonne

      Oh man! Hopefully you can find a GF mix that will give you the results you’re looking for! They are fantastic with regular cake mix.. thanks for giving them a try!

    2. SL

      Whenever I want to use a GF mix, I like to use Pamela’s. A bit pricier but worth it in my opinion. Their cake mix is good and their brownie mix is amazing. I personally don’t need GF, but some of my family does but these brownies are some of the best I’ve had from a mix and I usually end up hogging them all. :D I haven’t used the cake mix in other recipes but I have used the brownie mix and it always turned out really well (my favorite was using it as a thin base w/ pecans and toffee bits and layering on a mocha cheesecake topping… sooooo good).

      1. sandy

        Thank you, SL. I haven’t seen Pamela’s at my grocery stores, but I will keep an eye out for that brand in brownie and see how it goes. Thanks again.

      2. Sharlene

        I second Pamela’s brand gluten-free products. They are super tasty, especially the bread mix. And, yes, it is a bit pricier, but it’s totally worth it! :)

  4. AmyBeth

    Just made these! Used yellow cake mix and 1/2 cup M&M and 1/2 cup butterscotch chips. DELICIOUS! Sure to be a hit and leave Santa happy too ;) …..Not to mention how wonderful the house smells! Thanks a bunch!

    1. Yvonne

      I’ve never tried making it with brownie mix, but I would imagine it would probably be the same.. but can’t guarantee that :)

  5. Jeanie Long

    I am amazed and excited about your recipes!
    I am old enough to remember when everything was done the same way as Grandma used to cook!
    Thank you for sharing your love for cooking! I will enjoy your website and recipes!
    Sincerely,
    Jean

    1. Yvonne

      Thank you so much! I’m excited you found me and happy to have you! I’ll continue to share my love, so come back and stick around!!!

  6. Nancy Stoner

    Today I used a yellow cake mix and a can pf pumpkin and made muffins with it. They came out great. Even my Son liked them and he is not a pumpkin person. We ate them plain or with some butter on them. I also make a Angel Food cake mix with crushed pineapple in a 13×9 pan. Eat with fresh fruit or with icing on it. Ir’s great for anyone who don’t want to eat alot of sugar.

    1. Yvonne

      Whenever making cookies, I always suggest ungreased – only because, there is usually some sort of butter or oil in the batter that will already act as a ‘non-stick’ agent. By adding extra grease you better your chances of super flat cookies. You can however use parchment paper or a silicone baking sheet if you like! Or, I’ve also just done the dough directly on the un-greased sheet!

    2. Pamela

      I used parchment paper lined trays n cookie scoop to dip out the cookies onto tray @ 325 for 10 mins….came out perfect.

  7. Karen

    What does the addition of the baking powder do? Are the cookies flatter or fluffier when baking powder is added?

    1. Yvonne

      So awesome – glad you enjoyed them – thanks for stopping by to let me know! Stick around for lots more great recipes!

    2. Pamela

      I tried these today..doubled it but I used 1 1/2 boxes choc n 1/ 2 box white Pillsbury cake mix .mixed together
      And added white chips ..milk choc chips ..and health bar bits to equal 2 cups and the other ingredients ..came out delicious !!!

  8. Debbie

    My Mother shared a “cake batter” cookie recipe with me many years ago so my daughters could make cookies them selves. It didn’t call for baking powder either. We always put M&M’s in them though. This is a very simple recipe for young children to make and the end result puts a huge smile on their faces.

  9. shauna

    My most favorite combination of cake mix cookies is chocolate cake mix with white chocolate chips…. taste like my favorite cookies from subway!! I’ve never put baking powder in mine though, I’ll have to try that next time!!!

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