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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
December 12, 2022
4.87 from 45 votes


Last Updated June 25, 2023 | 7 Comments

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These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are an easy dessert perfect for anyone who loves chocolate and cookies! All you need are five simple ingredients: chocolate cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and chocolate kisses!

chocolate cake mix cookies

These super quick and easy chocolate cake mix cookies are made with just a box of cake mix and a few other simple ingredients. You can adjust the colored sprinkles to fit any holiday – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, you name it! Sweet sprinkles and chewy centers, all topped off with a chocolate kiss–they’re so rich, nostalgic, and delicious. Plus, it’s such an easy cookie recipe for the whole family – you can make a fun holiday afternoon out of making cookies! The possibilities for variations are endless–try strawberry cake mix cookies, red velvet cake mix cookies, or lemon cake mix cookies!

How to Make Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F and lining baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium mixing bowl, fully combine the cake mix, butter, and egg. Use a cookie dough scoop (or your hands) to scoop dough for each cookie (approximately one tablespoon’s worth). Using your palms, roll the dough into balls and arrange the balls on the cookie sheet (leaving around two inches between each one).

If desired, roll the dough balls through a small bowl of holiday sprinkles until they’re completely covered and place them back on the baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before adding the chocolate kiss on top (otherwise the chocolate will melt–if the chocolate starts to melt too quickly, stick the baking sheet in the fridge until the melting stops).

How to Serve

Serve these cookies fresh out of the oven for dessert or at your next holiday party. They’re delicious on their own, with ice cream or with a tall glass of milk.

Storage and Freezing

The sooner you eat these cookies, the better, but they’ll last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks. You can also freeze them for up to two months.

More Cookie Recipes:

  • Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
  • Sprinkle Confetti Cookies
  • Lemon Blueberry Thumbprint Cookies
  • Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Caramelized Apple Oatmeal Cookies

If you try making this Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

5 Ingredient Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
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Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

4.87 from 45 votes
AuthorAuthor: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa
These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are an easy dessert perfect for anyone who loves chocolate and cookies! All you need are five simple ingredients: chocolate cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and chocolate kisses!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 15 oz chocolate cake mix
  • ½ cup butter - 1 stick , softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Peppermint chocolate Kisses - or regular chocolate Kisses
  • Holiday colored sprinkles - optional
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine the cake mix, butter and egg until fully combined.
  • Use a cookie scoop (or your hands) to scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Use your palms and roll the dough into a balls, placing each ball approximately 2 inches apart from each other on the cookie sheet.
  • If desired, place sprinkles in a small bowl and roll the dough balls through the sprinkles until completely covered.
  • Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before placing the chocolate kiss on top- otherwise the chocolate will melt. If you do see that your chocolate is melting, you can also pop the baking sheet in the refrigerator until the chocolate has stopped melting and the cookies have cooled.
  • Store leftover cookies in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.7mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress

About Jessica Randhawa

Chef Jessica Randhawa leads The Forked Spoon. A world traveler, Jessica developed her passion for culinary arts while adventuring. With her recipes making their way onto renowned platforms such as Women's Health, Daily Mail, Al Jazeera, and Fox News, she's marked her presence in the culinary world. Jessica's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of California.

Comments

  1. Kate says

    December 8, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    These look delicious! What kind of cake mix would you recommend for this recipe?

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    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa says

      December 9, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      Any chocolate cake mix really 🙂

      Reply
  2. Robin says

    November 17, 2021 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Quick, easy, and delicious! I loved rolling the balls into different types, flavors, and colors of sprinkles! What a festive treat!

    Reply
    • Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon in white dress Jessica Randhawa says

      November 17, 2021 at 5:21 pm

      Thanks for the delicious feedback Robin 😀

      Reply
  3. Diana says

    December 13, 2020 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    Turned out tasty and fluffy like cake!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    December 18, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    5 stars

    I made this tonight for my sons’ teachers and it turned out great! However, the ingredients call for vanilla extract and the directions don’t say when to add it. I took a guess and added it when I combined everything, but just thought you should know.

    Reply
    • Jessica Randhawa says

      December 18, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for the heads up 🙂 I’m so happy they turned out well for you guys! -Jessica

      Reply

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