Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

Try these super easy 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Sugar Cookies for a quick and easy dessert on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

These cake mix sugar cookies use only three ingredients and always turn out soft and chewy. This is an amazing quick and easy dessert recipe to have on hand. I know you and your family will love them!

Try these super easy 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Sugar Cookies for a quick and easy dessert on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

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The Easiest Cake Mix Sugar Cookies Ever

Normally, I’m a from scratch kind of girl, but for these Cake Mix Sugar Cookies I think it’s smart to make an exception. I love cooking from scratch, but I also love a good quick and easy dessert recipe like this one. With only three ingredients, these cake mix sugar cookies are super fast and easy to make, plus they always turn out soft, chewy and taste amazing.

Cookies can be tricky, but I can guarantee that you will love this easy recipe. It’s a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a special treat in a hurry. Also, it’s a wonderful recipe to use when you’re baking with children because it’s so easy and it uses so few ingredients.

Feel free to change this recipe up by using different flavored cake mixes or by adding a teaspoon of your favorite extracts to the dough.

I know you and you’re family will love this cookie recipe. If you need more quick and easy dessert recipes, then be sure to check out the links below and happy baking friends!

May I Use Butter Instead of Vegetable Oil in Cake Mix Sugar Cookies?

Yes, you may substitute butter for oil using the same ratio. It may slightly change the flavor and texture of the cookies, but butter makes everything better, right??

Can I Roll Out and Cut the Cake Mix Sugar Cookie Dough?

Yes, you may roll this dough out and cut it into shapes after you have let it chill for at least 2 hours, giving it a chance to firm up and keep it’s shape.

Do I Add Sprinkles Before or After Baking?

You need to add your sprinkles before baking, gently pressing them into the dough, so that they will stick as the dough rises in the oven.

What Ingredients are in Cake Mix Sugar Cookies:

  • box vanilla cake mix
  • eggs
  • vegetable oil
  • sprinkles or frosting (optional)

How to Make Cake Mix Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Roll into one inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet.

Top with sprinkles if desired.

Bake for 8-11 minutes or until sides begin to brown.

Let cool and enjoy!!

 

Try these super easy 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Sugar Cookies for a quick and easy dessert on gracefullittlehoneybee.com

Need More Quick and Easy Dessert Recipes? Here are a few of my favorites:

Sugar Cookie Flag Fruit Pizza
Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies and Cream Mini Trifles
Easy Christmas Bark

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Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

These cake mix sugar cookies only require three easy ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix, sugar cookies
Servings: 32
Calories: 84kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix all ingredients until well combined.
  • Roll into one inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Top with sprinkles if desired.
  • Bake for 8-11 minutes or until sides begin to brown.
  • Let cool and enjoy.

Notes

These cookies will not spread out as much as normal sugar cookies, so if desired, you can flatten the dough before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

This post was originally published in November of 2014, but the photos and content have been updated for your convenience.

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29 Comments

  1. What a great idea! A simple and sweet cookie recipe! I am doing a cookie countdown to Christmas all month long, I would love for you to stop by and check it out! :-) Cathy
  2. I made these last night and the were so good!! i rolled them in sugar before putting them in the oven and my family was obsessed... so easy and definitely making again!
  3. i rolled into small balls, rolled in green and red sugar. they didnt spread out though. first batch had to press out with a spoon. i followed pretty simple directions. baked till brown on bottom. idk why didnt spread out.. i did use parchment paper on cookie sheet..?
  4. I made these 30 years ago with co workers and loved them! I for years have wanted to make again but could not remember the oil or egg ratio. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. BTW really good with Lemon cake mix too.
  5. Just wanted to say thanks, this is great recipe! Used room temp eggs, so dough was soft. Added a heaping T of flour, and also a 1/4 t of almond extract. Rolled in sugar as one person commented, and man are they good!

    5 stars

  6. Made these for the first time using yellow cake mix and added a few drops vanilla extract in the mix. Rolled the cookies in red and green sugar, then flatten them and added a more red and green sugar on top. Christmas sugar cookies for me and my Husband. YUM! They smell good too!

    5 stars

  7. I made this recipe today and it came out beautifully and taste great. Will definitely make again.

    5 stars

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