Yellow Cake Mix Cookies and Video

These Yellow Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for quick desserts, holidays, or whenever you need a sweet treat fast!

These Yellow Cake Mix Cookies are one of the easiest desserts you can make when you want something sweet without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a box of cake mix, you can have soft, chewy cookies ready in minutes.

They are perfect for parties, bake sales, holidays, or whenever you need a quick homemade treat everyone will love.

The ideas are endless with Cake Mix Cookie Recipes and you can also make Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies and Pumpkin Cookies with Cake Mix.

The kids also love when I make Easter Cake Mix Cookies, Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies and Cake Mix Donuts.

What's in this post: Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

Why We Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Variations
How To Make Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro Tips
More Cake Mix Cookie Recipes
Yellow Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Why We Love This Recipe

Incredibly Easy to Make – Using a boxed cake mix means you only need a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
Soft and Chewy Texture – These cookies bake up perfectly soft in the center with lightly crisp edges.
Perfect for Any Occasion – Great for holidays, parties, bake sales, or an easy weeknight dessert.
Easy to Customize – You can mix in chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, or candy to create endless variations.
Kid-Friendly Recipe – Simple steps make this a fun recipe for kids to help make in the kitchen.
Pantry-Friendly Ingredients – Most of the ingredients are common pantry staples you may already have on hand.
Quick Dessert Solution – From mixing bowl to oven in minutes, these cookies are perfect when you need a fast homemade treat.

Ingredients

Yellow Cake Mix – Use any brand you prefer. The cake mix forms the base of the cookies and makes the recipe quick and easy with minimal ingredients.
Eggs – Room temperature eggs mix more smoothly into the batter and help the cookies bake evenly for the best texture.
Vegetable Oil – Adds moisture and richness, helping the cookies stay soft and tender instead of dry.
Multi-Colored Sprinkles – Adds a fun pop of color and a little crunch. You can use any colors you like to match holidays, parties, or special occasions.

Find the complete ingredient list and instructions at the bottom of the post.

Variations

Cake Mix. I love using a yellow cake mix for this recipe, but vanilla or white cake mix would work great too. You can also try lemon, red velvet or any flavor.
Oil. Canola oil also works great in this recipe.
Sprinkles. I love using multi-color but any will work for this easy cookie recipe.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips. Toss in a handful of chocolate chips into the batter. You can also use white chocolate chips or peanut butter chips.
Nuts. Pecans and walnuts make great mix ins.
Frosting. Top the cookies with Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe.

How To Make Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2. Pour the cake mix into a mixing bowl.

Step 3. Mix the box of cake mix, eggs, oil together in a large mixing bowl. Don’t worry if the batter will be thick but this is normal).

Step 4. Now it’s time for the sprinkles. Gently add the sprinkles into the batter in the large bowl.

Step 5. Fold the sprinkles carefully into the batter.

Step 6. Use a cookie scoop to make the cookie dough balls. Place on cookie sheets leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

Step 7. Bake until cookies brown just slightly on the edges. Allow to cool and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

Store these cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. I like to put a white piece of bread in the container for the cookies to keep them soft.

Can you freeze these cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze great.

Make sure that the cookies cool completely. Place the cooked cookies on a baking sheet. Then place it in the freezer for at least 1 hour.

After this time, move them to a freezer bag for up to 2-3 months.
Defrost them at room temperature and then they are ready to enjoy!

I love just pulling a few out at dinner time and they’re usually defrosted out in time for dessert.

What size cake mix to use to make cookies?

I make these cookies with a 15 ounce yellow cake mix and it works great for this recipe.

Pro Tips

Do not overmix the dough. Stir the ingredients just until everything is combined. Overmixing can make the cookies dense instead of soft and tender.
Use room-temperature eggs. They blend more smoothly into the dough and help create a more even texture in the finished cookies.
Chill the dough if it feels sticky. If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it for 15–20 minutes to make scooping and shaping easier.
Use a cookie scoop. This helps create evenly sized cookies, so they bake at the same rate and look more uniform.
Do not overbake. Remove the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Line the baking sheet. Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
Add extra sprinkles on top. Press a few sprinkles onto the tops of the dough balls before baking so the cookies look extra colorful and festive.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet. Allow them to sit for a few minutes before transferring to a rack so they finish setting without breaking apart.

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