These lightning-fast cookies are the perfect solution for easy, on-demand baking. By using a standard box of cake mix as your base, you can create soft, cakey cookies that are incredibly delicious and simple to prepare. Whether you are in the mood for colorful confetti, fudgy chocolate, or sweet strawberry, these three variations allow you to transform pantry staples into custom treats with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Funfetti Variation
- 1 box Funfetti cake mix
- 1/3 cup oil (slightly less than standard to prevent spreading)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Optional: Extra sprinkles, white chocolate chips, or lemon zest
Fudgy Chocolate Variation
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 to 1 cup mix-ins (such as chocolate chips or toasted nuts)
Strawberry Variation
- 1 box Strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
- White chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the Dough:
- For Funfetti: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/3 cup of oil, and 2 eggs. Stir until just combined.
- For Chocolate: Whisk the 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil together first to keep the cookies tender, then fold in the chocolate cake mix. Fold in your choice of chocolate chips or nuts.
- For Strawberry: Combine the cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/2 cup of oil. Fold in the white chocolate chips and roughly chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
- Scoop: Using a scoop, portion the dough into two-tablespoon-sized balls. Place them onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Top:
- Add extra sprinkles to the top of the Funfetti cookies if desired.
- For the chocolate version, you may press additional chocolate chips or candies on top.
- Note: For the strawberry variation, avoid sprinkling strawberry powder or fruit pieces on top, as they may burn and turn brown during baking.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the centers appear dry.
- Cool and Shape: Once removed from the oven, if the cookies have spread unevenly, you can use a round cookie cutter to “corral” them back into a perfect circle while they are still hot. Allow them to cool before serving.
Baker’s Tips
- Texture: Because cake mix is designed to create a fluffy cake, these cookies will naturally have a soft, cakey texture rather than a crisp one.
- Storage: These cookies can be stored in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: For long-term storage, the baked cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with mix-ins; for example, adding lemon zest to the Funfetti version can add a nice “zing” to balance the sweetness.
- Best Flavor: While all variations are tasty, the chocolate version is particularly noted for being fudgy, soft, and full of rich flavor.
