If you’re looking for a fun and easy baking project, cake mix cookies with butter are a great option. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also incredibly tasty. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic baking equipment, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor will work)
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of mix-ins (chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until it’s creamy.
- Add the cake mix and eggs to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in your mix-ins until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information
Each cookie contains approximately:
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 170mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19g
- Sugars: 11g
- Protein: 2g
Cooking Time
These cookies take about 10-12 minutes to bake.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Wire rack
Serving Suggestions
Cake mix cookies with butter are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them with a glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.
Variations
You can customize these cookies by using different flavors of cake mix or adding different mix-ins. Try using chocolate cake mix with white chocolate chips, or yellow cake mix with sprinkles.
Substitutions
If you don’t have unsalted butter, you can use salted butter instead, but be sure to reduce the amount of salt in the recipe accordingly.
Storage
These cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Don’t overmix the dough, or your cookies may turn out tough.
- If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can use a spoon to portion out the dough.
Notes
This recipe makes about 24 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie scoop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
We recommend using butter for the best flavor and texture, but margarine will work in a pinch.
Can I use oil instead of butter?
Oil will work in this recipe, but the cookies may turn out slightly less tender than if you use butter.
Can I use a different type of cake mix?
Yes, you can use any flavor of cake mix for this recipe.
Cake mix cookies with butter are a fun and easy treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic baking equipment, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time. Try customizing them with different flavors of cake mix and mix-ins to create your own unique creations. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
