Heloise's Cake Mix Cookies

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

Fast and easy when you don't have enough time to prepare cookies from scratch. If you mix them by hand, they will be flatter and more like a cookie. If you use a mixer, they will be puffier and more like cake. The cake-like version is good with a simple confectioner sugar & milk (or juice if you used an orange or lemon cake mix) glaze.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 cookies

• 1 (18 ounce) box cake mix, unprepared (any flavor)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients well to remove lumps.
2. Stir in raisins and/or nuts and/or chocolate chips if you so desire.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls on an ungreased baking sheet about 2-inches apart.
4. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes.

Reviews

[Messy44]

I am upgrading to five stars. Just made again - this time with lemon mix. This is a spectacular recipe because it is the easiest ever and the possibilities are endless. I baked them 2 minutes longer than recommended and kept them smaller sothey got a little more crispy around the edges. Going to frost them up with plain vanillla frosting. Will add lemon peel next time. Have also tried chocolate with mini chips - wonderful. Previous review --Made with spice cake mix, walnuts and toffee bits. This one is as easy as it gets. Was worried that they might be a bit too cakey, but they firmed up nicely and did have a little crispness on the outside after cooling. Will try again with some of the other combinations suggested by other reviewers. Thanks for a super easy, very versatile recipe that will become a go-to. :] Another one - used white mix, about 1 tsp almond extract, then added coconut and dark chocolate chips. Sort of like a macaroon, or an Almond Joy. Mmmmm.

[Kaeliel]

Just made some with Devil's Food cake mix and Andes mint chocolates. I call them Gooey Mint Chocolate cookies. Delicious combination!

[misscain]

I use yellow or white cake mix and add choc chips. Super easy and good.