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Cake Mix Cookies

(77 Votes)
Cake Mix Cookies
MAKES
36 to 40 cookies
COOK TIME
10 Min

Thanks to cake mix, these homemade cookies are almost effortless. What are you waiting for? Tear open a package and reap the rewards, 'cause everyone will be wanting seconds of these Cake Mix Cookies!

What You'll Need

  • 1 (16.25-ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
     
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, egg, and whipped topping, stirring well. (Dough will be sticky.)
     
  3. Dust hands with confectioners' sugar, and shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Coat balls with confectioners' sugar, and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
     
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set and cookie tops have cracked. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool. 

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patskia1985 5761977

Nov 26, 2017

made these for a picnic this summer. Rave reviews...want to try with otherflavors.Leave a comment...

msdeb21

Jul 18, 2017

I am so happy I came across this recipe. I made it years ago, and couldn't remember where I filed it. These cake mix cookie recipes are wonderful. They are easy to make, taste great, and come in so many different versions. When cake mixes are on sale for one dollar, I pick up one of each flavor just to save for cookie and dump cake recipes.

Daf

Mar 16, 2017

So, do I use 8 oz of Cool Whip or half an 8 oz container? Also, how do you store the cookies so they don't get gummy? Thanks.

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 17, 2017

Hi there! This recipe calls for half of an 8 oz container of frozen whipped topping that has been thawed. This makes a moist cookie that is a little chewy in the middle. Enjoy!

RachelAnne

Feb 10, 2017

These sound AMAZING! I love shortcut recipes like this that fuel my sweet tooth!

ourfamilyacct

Dec 12, 2016

If they could less insanely messy and sticky I'd definitely give them a 5 but I am covered in powdered sugar and my kitchen is too literally and my hands are raw from having to wash them 8 times in 1 hour but they do taste amazing and we're well worth the trouble

neacejessie60 4101382

Mar 22, 2016

I haw been using lemon cake mix and making lemon cookies for quite some time now and they are delicious.as a matter of fact we just finished the last of them at lunch time today. .

MaiaMarie

Mar 07, 2016

I've actually been making a recipe similar to this for more than 20 years. I use one box of chocolate cake mix, combine with one 16 oz tub of sour cream, and make drop cookies. Perfect chocolatey and soft, chewy cookies! I learned it from a friend. Anyone else use my recipe????

b1rdbandee 2651720

Mar 26, 2016

Do you add eggs too, or is it just the cake mix plus sour cream? I am intrigued! -)

jhalmos 0272940

Oct 28, 2015

Very good and easy, nice soft cookie

paiger

Jul 27, 2015

can u use real whipped cream in stead of cool whip?

Test Kitchen Team

Jul 28, 2015

Hello! - Unfortunately, you cannot use real whipped cream in this recipe. Cool Whip contains something that helps to make the cookie bake up and have a nice chewy texture.

elaine00 9093670

Apr 10, 2015

The recipe calls for 2 eggs, yet only one was used in the video...which is correct ?

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 13, 2015

Hello! Yes, you are correct; Howard only uses 1 egg in the video. However, we're constantly retesting recipes in the Test Kitchen to make sure they're always extra-yummy. We found that using 2 eggs to make these cookies made 'em taste even better and gave them a better consistency. Enjoy!

gl88

Feb 02, 2015

These are so easy and very good. Thanks for putting the Decrease/Increase Font size. This is very helpful. Wish other sites would do the same for printing. It makes it so much easier to see. Thanks Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BeckySue

May 09, 2016

You can increase the font size on your screen through your browser, too. I always view everything at 150% or more. If you're using Chrome Internet browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines in the top right corner and the option to increase font is next to ZOOM. If you're using Internet Explorer browser, it's under TOOLS on your top toolbar.

steinert 5714632

Feb 02, 2015

These are really good. My mom made lemon ones for Christmas. Yum )

buchhplo56 8737802

Jan 24, 2015

If you watch the video he uses only 1 egg.

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 26, 2015

Hello! Yes, you are correct; Howard only uses 1 egg in the video. However, we're constantly retesting recipes in the Test Kitchen to make sure they're always extra-yummy. We found that using 2 eggs to make these cookies made 'em taste even better and gave them a better consistency. Enjoy!

buchhplo56 8737802

Jan 24, 2015

Is it 1/2 of an 8oz container or a total of 8oz of cool whip?

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 26, 2015

Hello! You will need half of an 8-ounce container for this recipe. Enjoy!

darceykosolofski 6242807

Jan 19, 2015

I was wondering if these could be made ahead of time, stored in the fridge, and baked off just before you wanted to serve them. Thanks!

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 20, 2015

Hello. The test kitchen has not chilling then baking these cookies, but because they use cake mix and cool whip we don't think it will work. Thanks for your question!

annmikepatterson 5394638

Nov 01, 2014

do these cookies have to be stored in the fridge since there is whipped topping as an ingredient?

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 03, 2014

No, you do not have to store these cookies in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

amartin 5004520

Oct 02, 2014

Do not like frozen whipped topping. May I use freshly whipped whipping cream?

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 06, 2014

Hello! Unfortunately, in this recipe, the frozen whipped topping cannot be substituted.

dragomom 6615698

May 02, 2014

made these for a party I had and there was none left. Had to right down the recipe for everyone. I haven't tryed any of the other cakes but want to try the carrot cake and spice one.

toniretman 5006408

Mar 24, 2014

Just tried carrot cake and loved it!

Prap

Feb 06, 2014

I have made these several times using cake flavors such as spice, key lime, lemon and chocolate. The chocolate didn't come out as good as the others, but the lemon was a definite favorite. These cookies are always a hit!

PurpleG

Jan 10, 2014

Made these using spice cake mix and adding a little extra allspice and cloves. They were absolutely delicious, and had a chewy inside with a firm sugared outside. Will definitely make again. These are bakery quality!

kcmon

Dec 19, 2013

made these last night and found the cake mix we used was 15oz. we used white cake mix to make up the difference and they are wonderful. simple solution!

Phyljon 2220631

Dec 05, 2013

cake mix cookies

judy74

Oct 01, 2013

These cookies were worse than awful. My chickens liked them though.

watkinsjimbrenda 3710410

Sep 15, 2013

I made these cookies with the chocolate as shown. They were awful and ugly. My four grands tried to eat them, but said they just couldn't. I couldn't either.

allheavenbound 3504852

Sep 18, 2013

watkinsjimbrenda I have no idea what you are doing wrong but i have made these several times for my mother when she was alive they are easy and absolutly delisous. you have tofollow the directions exactly or they wont come out right i have found that you cant have enough of them they go as fast as i can make them.

ouizee47

Sep 11, 2013

That one lemon cake mix and soda recipe...please note, you don't need to add the egg. Just the cake mix and the full can of soda mixed together. Works with dark cakes too..just use pepsi, coke, RC etc. Orange cake, use orange soda. Spice cake you might experiment with gingerale even? Just a thought..OH and this is approved by the AMA! I'm a heart patient and I can testify that the cake tastes the same. It is figuring out how to "frost" it that's hard...I'm also a controlled type 2 diabetic...sigh...and YES you can use diet sodas, as well as a diet cake mix. If you need sugar free or lower sugar frosting, use cool whip maybe?

Festie1

Oct 16, 2013

What does this comment have to do with this recipe??

gjh

Sep 04, 2013

Betty Crocker and Pillsbury have both decreased thier mix....to cut .their cost..is what I was told. they didn't want to raise prices...you don't get as much cake batter as before and your cakes aren't as high and not as many cupcakes.....I would not use one of them for this recipe...it would probably be too runny,,,,look for one with the proper amount of mix..I found HyVee's store brand had enough, also Duncan Hinz...

Bev 36

Sep 04, 2013

18.25 oz cake mixes are hard to find. Will the receipt still work with the smaller ounce size?

gjh

Sep 04, 2013

Betty Crocker and Pillsbury have decreased their cake mix to save money...try Store Brands or Duncan Heinz. ....Betty Crocker and Pillsbury have decreased themselves so they don't even make full size cakes any more...

Festie1

Sep 04, 2013

Will these cookies be cake-like or crispy?

pooh2tig 0767007

Jul 24, 2013

If I make cookies using spice cake mix, do I still use frozen whipped topping?

jale1957 5805643

Jun 26, 2013

I make this with either spice or carrot cake and add raisins and nuts. Yummy!

pauline42 3979307

Jun 08, 2013

I do t His recipe with a Lemon Cake Mix. Delicious.

fwd3616 6987124

Jun 08, 2013

I have been making these for years and use red velvet cake mix and add 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Delicious! Makes perfect Christmas cookies.

judypier

May 25, 2013

I think nobody tested the receipe.

rozebudz 5433474

May 21, 2013

DUNCAN HINES IS THE ONLY CAKE MIX THAT DID NOT CUT OUNCES. THEY ARE STILL 18 OZ.

kayshealy 7230714

May 20, 2013

How do you adjust when cake mix is only 15.25 oz.

Test Kitchen Team

May 21, 2013

There is no need to adjust the recipe for a smaller box of cake mix. The difference is so minimal, it will not affect the recipe. Thank you for your question!

jsmbear1999 9015449

Aug 12, 2015

I read some place to add 5 Tbl. of flour to the smaller cake mix to make up the difference from the larger mix.

jasd65

May 19, 2013

I just found this hope they are as good you all say I'm sure they are thanks!

ssuch

May 19, 2013

the e cookbook has to use 1 egg (-:

Test Kitchen Team

May 20, 2013

Thank you for catching. Yes, the eCookbook has one egg listed and we are in the process of correcting that. The correct amount of eggs is 2. Thank you again!

Smitty123111

May 19, 2013

I think I will use one egg next time. It was too wet and I couldnt shape the balls.

gjh

May 20, 2013

Check the size of your box of cakemix....I have noticed that certain brands have decreased their size from 18.25oz to 15.25oz. It really makes a difference when baking with the smaller boxes....9" cake pans don't fill enough so you don't get the nice high cake...so I think it would probably make a difference in the stickiness of these cookies when using 2 eggs. Has anybody else noticed a difference in cakemix box size....I think they just snuck this in on us...

cllamb 3194277

May 18, 2013

Wonderful. Simple is best!

leejoslin321 3818899

May 17, 2013

I just made these cookies they are so good and so easy, taking them to work tomorrow and Iam sure they will go fast.

jawsfraz 6082845

May 16, 2013

mr food used i egg in the cake mix cookies, but the rec. calls for 2 eggs, which should be used?????

Test Kitchen Team

May 20, 2013

The correct amount of eggs in this recipe is 2. We apologize for the confusion. Thank you!

wolfecreations 2435437

Mar 07, 2013

I have been making them for years. You can make them with any flavor of mix, use 2 eggs and 1/3 C oil, add chips, nuts etc. If making choco-chip also add 1/2 C br sugar, with oatmeal, add 1/2 C br sugar 2/3 C oatmeal, 1/2 C raisins and (1 at a time)1 TBS water. You will be amazed!

Bev 36

Apr 30, 2013

have u noticed the different weights on the cake mix boxes. I had bought 3 different brands at Christmas time and all were different. How would u figure the oil when the mix is 16.x ounce or less; I have made these before and they are real good.

donnalacasse2 6883131

Jan 30, 2013

I have a granddaughter that must have gluten-free foods. Can this be made with a gluten free cake mix?

aaronangel2009 3140328

May 17, 2013

I have a friend that is got celiac disease and have to have a gluten-free diet absolutely by a gluten-free cake mix if you have a grocery outlet a lot of times they have a gluten-free area :) The recipe will work the same

helenedmunds 7140529

Jan 29, 2013

I live in Hot Springs, AR and have never seen sugar free cake mixes. Being a diabetic myself, would be great to make cookies.

zack9485 4463200

Mar 14, 2013

Hi Helen, Pillsbury makes a sugar free, yellow and chocolate cake mix, and I have made these cookies with them, Good luck, Linda

sykes222 6212239

Dec 02, 2012

Love it...thanks!!!

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Sep 27, 2012

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oksok32 4678079

Sep 17, 2012

looking for cake mix chocolate cookies with pecans and chocolate chhips

treklovers1964

Mar 06, 2013

You can add whatever you want to the recipe. :)

mom of six

Sep 12, 2012

These would be great for diabetics using Pillsbury's sugar free cake mixes.

tx4ordgirl 6439430

Jan 20, 2013

I'm diabetic, and this is awesome with the Sugar Free cake mixes. I tried different flavored cake mixes too.. Is Wonderful!!!

blondiebaker

Feb 01, 2013

we use sugar-free cake mixes all the time. But, remember the powder sugar isn't. Might as well use regular mixes.

Kehtipp 7622878

Aug 23, 2012

I have been making these cookies for years(30+). Try using a lemon cake mix. These were always requested when our daughter was in band - mainly by the adult leaders!

taismom

Jan 24, 2013

I have made before too, also with lemon. Love them

ladyoflight46 8714884

Jul 31, 2012

My husband is diabetic and I just automatically substitute Splenda for sugar in all dessert recipes so he can eat it. Doesn't effect the taste at all. These cookies sound delish...I'm going to try them. Happy snacking everyone!

wineglass

Jul 31, 2012

It's a cookie recipe folks! Why the bickering? Go turn on your ovens and get over it! A cookie or two always calms the soul! I know I'm going to!

Member 5741507

Apr 16, 2012

I use this recipe frequently. Our favorite cake mix flavors are lemon and strawberry. These are perfect for Easter, anything Spring, and for baby or bridal showers.

missie819 1869748

Apr 15, 2012

I don't see the problem with Crafter stating she can't have the extra sugar. What's the big deal? If someone can suggest an alternative idea or recipe, isn't that the idea here? I used the oil, egg and water recipe suggested here with a Devils food cake and added about 1/4 C craisins and 1/4 C coconut. Drizzled a powdered sugar and o.j. glaze over cookies when still warm. Family loved them.

CandaceJT

Jun 28, 2012

Oh.....That sounds good! I have never done cake mix cookis but I will today,thanks!

Granny Two Shoes

Apr 10, 2012

I made these cookies with yellow cake mix and nuts. Very nicely browned and crispy too !

SSCakeNut

Mar 27, 2012

I saw a simular recipe like this, but instead of the whipped topping, they added a thing of room temp. cream cheese, and let it sit in the fridge for 2 hrs... but think i'm gonna try yours tomorrow.. sounds yummy with added chocolate.. :)

janine

Mar 27, 2012

Ms. Johnson just said what others were thinking

Debbie59

Mar 26, 2012

Use a yellow or white cake mix and sub 1 Tablespoon flavoring for water. Endless combinations!

reimerosa 9915225

Jul 26, 2019

Do you think it would work if I added lemon juice to a sugar free white cake mix for lemon cookies? I know lemon juice can do weird things to some ingredients.

alye221 2932360

Mar 26, 2012

This is for ratings and reviews not to be rude or put down anyone. If you dont have anything helpful to say dont say anything. Cecilia J you could have just suggested her to leave out the sugar or use less. The extra comment was just your opinion please dont speak for everyone because not everyone shares you views. As far as pastuff's comment there is no reason for the suggested violence here either. Its food for fun lets act like it.

grammabeauone 8175429

Mar 26, 2012

Adding nuts and dried fruit, like Craisins, would be yummy too.

Crafter 15742

Feb 06, 2012

Thanks, but this was not it. It had an egg and oil. I can't have all that extra sugar.

Bubbe

Mar 09, 2012

Use any cake mix with 1 egg and 1/2 cup oil and 2 tablespoons of water. bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes after spooning on cookiesheet.

bullualong 0784890

Apr 14, 2012

You could use Splenda for baking and it taste goo too.

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