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Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

November 18, 2021 by Missy Rakes 29 Comments

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

These cake mix sugar cookies only require three easy ingredients!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
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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  1. Lindsey @ Simply Lindsey says

    November 19, 2014 at 8:27 am

    These look so delicious and easy too!! I might have to make them soon! :)
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 19, 2014 at 10:43 am

      They're awesome! I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  2. Megan @restoring the roost says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I've had a box of pink cake mix for a while and nothing to do with it so think I will make some of these since they are so easy! Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 19, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Hey Megan, I hope you love them as much as we do!!
      Reply
  3. Katie @ Horrific Knits says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Oh, what an awesome idea! My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, now open. All entries get pinned. I would love to have you link up!
    Reply
  4. cathy says

    December 1, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    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
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 2, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Sounds fun I will have to check it out!
      Reply
  5. Simple Hacks Living says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    So easy! This is the easiest sugar cookie recipe I have ever seen. Pinning it!
    Reply
  6. alex says

    June 27, 2015 at 11:21 am

    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!
    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:56 am

    What a clever way to make cookies fast :) I used sprinkles that are flower and butterfly shapes, they're so cute. I used them for the tea party of my daughter. :)
    Reply
  8. Veronica says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Can the be rolled out and cut in shapes?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:21 am

      I believe so, but I haven't tried it. If the dough was sticky or too gooey, you could always add a little flour to stiffen it up.
      Reply
  9. Jane p says

    December 6, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    Do you have to use vegetable oil or can I use something else?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 11, 2019 at 11:30 pm

      I am not sure. I have not used anything except vegetable oil, sorry.
      Reply
  10. Melba Wilson says

    December 11, 2019 at 9:39 pm

    I need to know how many carbs/cookie there are.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 11, 2019 at 11:29 pm

      10 carbs per cookie
      Reply
  11. Betsy says

    December 12, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    Can I make the dough and refrigerate it and make it later or next day?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 12, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Yes, i think that would work, but I haven't tried it personally.
      Reply
  12. Shelby says

    December 14, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    How many cookies does this recipe yield?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 14, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      3 dozen
      Reply
  13. Mike says

    December 22, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    These cookies couldn’t be easier to make and taste great.
    ★★★★★

    5 stars

    Reply
  14. sue hubbard says

    December 23, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    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..?
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:14 pm

      I think with this particular recipe, if you want them to be thin and flat you will have to press the dough down before baking.
      Reply
  15. Debra Raines says

    January 14, 2020 at 6:28 am

    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.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Missy Rakes says

      January 14, 2020 at 10:01 am

      Lemon sounds wonderful! Thanks for the tip and I'm so glad that you found the recipe again.
      Reply
  16. Beverly Phelps says

    January 31, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    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

    Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    December 16, 2021 at 4:12 pm

    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

    Reply
  18. Julie Ehlmann says

    September 28, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Followed directions and mine did not spread out. Wondering why?
    ★★★★☆

    3 stars

    Reply
  19. Jean says

    June 6, 2023 at 2:34 pm

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

    5 stars

    Reply

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