These Devil’s Food Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chocolatey, and made with just a few ingredients. A fast and delicious dessert everyone loves.
Devil’s Food Cake Mix Cookies are soft, fudgy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor, all made with just a few simple ingredients. Using a boxed devil’s food cake mix makes these cookies quick and foolproof, perfect for busy days, last-minute desserts, or when a chocolate craving hits.
With a chewy center and slightly crisp edges, these easy cake mix cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat for parties, holidays, or everyday baking. It’s one of the Best Cake Mix Cookie Recipes. We also like to make Eclair Cookies Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy – Made with cake mix and just a few ingredients, perfect for busy days.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor – Devil’s food cake mix creates deep, fudgy chocolate cookies.
- Soft and Chewy Texture – Crisp edges with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center.
- Foolproof Recipe – Great for beginner bakers with consistent results every time.
- Customizable – Add chocolate chips, nuts, or candy to make them your own.
- Crowd-Pleasing Treat – Always a hit at parties, holidays, and bake sales.
- Time-Saving Dessert – Delicious homemade cookies without the extra prep.
Ingredients
- Devil’s Food Cake Mix (13.25-ounce box) – The base of the recipe that gives the cookies rich chocolate flavor and soft texture.
- Vegetable Oil – Keeps the cookies moist and helps create a chewy consistency.
- Large Eggs – Bind the ingredients together and give the cookies structure.
- Chocolate Chips – Adds extra chocolate flavor and melty pockets throughout the cookies.
Variations
- Mint Chocolate – Add mint chocolate chips or a few drops of peppermint extract.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate – Mix in peanut butter chips or swirl in creamy peanut butter.
- Nutty Crunch – Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Double Chocolate – Use a mix of semi-sweet, dark, or white chocolate chips.
- Holiday Version – Stir in seasonal M&M’s or sprinkles for a festive twist.
- Sandwich Cookies – Spread frosting or marshmallow creme between two cookies.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. You will need a large mixing bowl. Combine together the boxed cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Step 3. Carefully stir in the chocolate chips by hand until mixed throughout the dough.
Step 4. Once combined, make the cookie dough balls. I like to use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop. Then place the dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Step 5. Finally, bake for 8–10 minutes. Then let the cookies cool on the cookie sheets for 2–3 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
Room Temperature – Store Devil’s Food Cake Mix Cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerator – For a firmer texture, store cookies in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Freezer – Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Make Ahead Tip – Cookie dough can be rolled into balls and frozen for up to 2 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the baking time.
Recipe Tips
- Do Not Overmix – Mix just until combined to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- Use Room Temperature Eggs – This helps the dough blend smoothly and bake evenly.
- Chill for Thicker Cookies – Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Measure Chocolate Chips Carefully – Too many chips can prevent the cookies from spreading properly.
- Use a Cookie Scoop – This ensures evenly sized cookies that bake at the same rate.
- Do Not Overbake – Bake until the edges are set but the centers look slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture.
- Let Cool on the Pan – Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to finish setting.
More Easy Recipes For Cake Mix Cookies
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
- Carrot Cake Mix Cookies
- Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
- Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
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Devils Food Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 13.25-ounce Devil’s Food cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the Devil’s Food cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until the dough is smooth and well combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips by hand until they’re evenly mixed throughout the dough.
- Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the dough and place each scoop about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cookies look set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
