These easy 4 ingredient chocolate cake mix cookies come together in a snap with pantry staple ingredients. They’re chewy, soft, and speckled with chocolate chips!

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookie with a bite out of it

Why this recipe works

These chocolate cake mix cookies are one of the easiest, quickest cookies to whip together. All you’ll need is a box of chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and some chocolate chips. The result? Thick, chewy, chocolatey cookies without the need for a mixer or a large ingredients list.

You can easily switch out the type of cake mix you use, see our strawberry cake mix cookies and confetti cake mix cookies for example. The options are endless!

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

ingredients for Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

CAKE MIX – You will need one 15-ounce box of chocolate cake mix, unprepared (just the dry mix).

ADDITIONS – Feel free to swap out the semi-sweet chocolate chips for any flavor you prefer. White chocolate, peanut butter, butterscotch, dark chocolate, peppermint or mint chocolate chips all work wonderfully here. You can even chop up some Andes mints, Reese’s peanut butter cups, or toss in some M&M’s in place of chocolate chips.

How to Make Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Preheat oven to 350F.
Add cake mix to a bowl, and make a well in the center.
Crack eggs into the well.
Beat eggs, then add oil.
Stir together until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Scoop cookie dough by the Tablespoon onto a parchment lined baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between each.
Bake in center of oven for 12 minutes, until edges are set.
Remove from oven, and let rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

How do I store chocolate cake mix cookies?

Store the fully cooled cookies in an air-tight container kept at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze the dough?

Yes, you can easily freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls. Once you roll the dough into balls, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash-freeze them until solid. Once solid, transfer them to a large ziptop bag labeled with the date. Freeze the dough balls for up to 3 months. Remove them from the freezer when you preheat the oven and bake as directed.

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies on parchment paper

Serving Suggestions

Optionally garnish your chocolate cake mix cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or a layer of chocolate frosting. Enjoy warm from the oven or at room temperature.

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