Want a quick and easy cookie recipe that never fails? These chocolate chip cake mix cookies are a lifesaver when you’re short on time but need something sweet and satisfying. With only four ingredients, they come together fast and taste like you spent hours baking.

These cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips — and yes, you start with a box of cake mix!

Why You’ll Love These Cake Mix Cookies

Customizable – swap in your favorite cake mix or mix-ins

Quick to make – just 15 minutes from start to finish

Only 4 ingredients – no fancy supplies needed

Kid-approved – perfect for lunchboxes or after-school snacks

Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box of yellow cake mix, any brand; 1/2 C. vegetable oil; 2 large eggs; 2 tbs. flour; 1 - 12 oz package of chocolate chips, any brand

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 8 minutes

Make chocolate chip cookies from a cake mix! These are so delicious and easy to make. You can even freeze the dough for later use. They taste exactly like homemade chocolate chip cookies but you don't have to slave over the hot stove or dirty up your kitchen

Ingredients

1 box of yellow cake mix, any brand
1/2 C. vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 tbs. flour
1 - 12 oz package of chocolate chips, any brand

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Combine the yellow cake mix, oil, 2 eggs and flour mixing well.
Add in about 3/4 of the chocolate chips - more if you want them REALLY chocolately.
Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to scoop the cookie dough mixture and roll into about 2" balls using your hands.
Place 2-3" a part on your baking sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes. Peek at them around 8 minutes to make sure they aren't burning. 8 minutes in my oven is perfect but my oven also runs hot.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Notes

If you use a SUGAR FREE cake mix and APPLESAUCE, you can make these cookies lower in sugar and calories (point friendly cookies)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 396Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 333mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 4g

Tips & Variations

Use devil’s food cake mix for an ultra-chocolatey version
Mix in white chocolate chips, nuts, or M&Ms for a fun twist
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months – perfect for baking on demand!

Final Thoughts

If you’ve never tried making cookies with cake mix before, this is your sign. They’re ridiculously easy, dangerously delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Craving more easy dessert recipes? Be sure to check out this roundup of my favorite sweet treats, and don’t forget to pin this recipe for later!