Basic Cake Mix Cookies & Cake/Pudding Mix Cookies

Recipe Rating:	5 Ratings5
Categories:	Cakes, Cookies, Puddings, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Serves:	3 dozen cookies
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	15 Min

Ingredients

CAKE MIX COOKIES
1 box	cake mix (18.25 oz), any flavor
1-2 large	eggs
1/2 c	vegetable oil or softened butter
2 Tbsp	water (if using a chocolate cake mix)
1/2 tsp	vanilla extract (or another flavor you like; for unflavored cakes like white or yellow)
12 oz	baking chips of your choice (optional)
3/4 c	nuts, dried fruit, mini marshmallows, etc. (optional, use your imagination)
CAKE & PUDDING MIX COOKIES #1
1 box	cake mix (18.25 oz), any flavor
1 box	instant pudding mix (3.4 oz), any flavor
1 c	sour cream
2 large	eggs
-	your choice of mix-ins
CAKE & PUDDING MIX COOKIES #2
1 box	cake mix (18.25 oz), any flavor
1 box	instant pudding mix (3.4 oz), any flavor
1/2 c	vegetable oil or softened butter
3-1/2 Tbsp	water
-	your choice of mix-ins
BASIC GLAZE (MAKES APPROXIMATELY 1 CUP)
2 c	confectioner's sugar
1 tsp	vanilla extract (or your choice of flavors); or orange, lemon, or lime juice
3 Tbsp	milk (or water if you are using citrus juice)
-	food coloring (optional)
-	citrus zest (optional; since i prefer to use fresh juice, i usually add a bit of the zest as well)

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Amanda Camden-Spina

Full Flavored

Fox Lake, IL (pop. 10,579)

MyKitchenIsMyCastle

Member Since Aug 2011

Amanda's Notes:

As a total baking novice, there is nothing I love more than finding super simple, yet still delish, baking recipes. I've seen so many wonderful recipes here on JAP for cookies made with cake mix, or a combination of cake and pudding mix, I was inspired to make up some of my own combinations. But, since baking is not my strong point, I did a little research to find the basic recipes so I'd be less likely to mess things up! Here's what I found, hope you find it useful as well. :)

P.S. I also included a recipe for basic cookie glaze that you can customize to suit your needs.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350f.

Blend wet ingredients. Add dry mix(es) and blend well, removing any lumps. Add mix-ins if using. (If using pudding mix, note that the dough will be sticky.)

Drop cookie mix by teaspoonful, one inch apart, onto greased or lined cookie sheets.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes depending on how crispy you want the cookies. Shorter time for soft, longer time for crispy.

Arrange cookies on racks to cool. Frost or glaze if desired. (To make glaze, mix sugar and extract/juice in a bowl. Add water/milk until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring if desired.) If you are glazing, consider adding colored sugar or sprinkles for a festive touch. (My kids love that part!) Let the cookies dry completely before packaging or storing.

**Took my kids shopping to pick out their mix-ins and they had a blast! We will be making our cookies tomorrow and will post pictures then. Here are some of the combinations we came up with:
-Strawberry cake with vanilla pudding and vanilla chips
-Spice cake with butterscotch pudding, butterscotch and cinnamon chips
-Yellow cake with chocolate pudding, peanut butter and chocolate chips
-White cake with chocolate pudding and mint chips
-White cake with chocolate pudding, peanut butter and butterscotch chips
-Vanilla cake with white chocolate chips, dried cranberries and almonds
-Lemon cake with dried blueberries and orange glaze

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Amanda... MyKitchenIsMyCastle

Dec 17, 2011

Ok, I couldn't wait. Had a sweet tooth tonight and made me some cookies. Vanilla cake mix with white chocolate chips, dried cranberries and almonds. OMG YUMMY!! Gonna go take a picture before I eat them all! lol :)

Amanda... MyKitchenIsMyCastle

I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

Amanda... MyKitchenIsMyCastle

I shared a photo of this recipe.

Nancy Hearell rayna304

Dec 18, 2011

You picked my favorite sounding one to make first. This is good information to have. Thanks for posting Amanda.

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Dina M wolvinwynd

Dec 24, 2011

This is most definately going to be made this afternoon with my kids. Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for posting!

Amanda... MyKitchenIsMyCastle

Dec 24, 2011

You're welcome Dina! I'm sure you guys will have as much fun as we did :)

Dina M wolvinwynd

Jan 22, 2012

We did, and now my 5 year old wants to make them every weekend LOL

Linda Stawick ljstawick

Aug 10, 2012

Has anyone made these cookies with sugar free pudding mix and sugar free cake mix? How did they turn out?

JoEllen Fortenberry... JoEllen1946

Aug 24, 2012

It is just like going to Cold Stone Ice Creamery!

Tina Anderson Weenee

Sep 1, 2012

I always think the spice and carrot cake mixes are a bit strong on some spices so I did carrot cake, vanilla pudding and sour cream. I put raisins in half the batch. They are really good! Yes, it toned the spices down a little. Very good!

Amanda... MyKitchenIsMyCastle