Name: Cake Mix Cookies With Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 31 min
Ingredients: 1 box golden white cake mix; 1/2 cup butter (softened); 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/8 cup heart sprinkles

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Get an ultimate sugar load with these gorgeous, easy sprinkle-filled, soft and chewy Cake Mix Cookies With Butter that are simple to make with chocolate chips. Is there anything more to ask in a cookie?!?

Love easy cookie recipes? Check out my Strawberry Cookies and Funfetti Lemon Cake Mix Cookies—they’re full of flavor and simple to make with a cake mix!

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What are Cake Mix Cookies With Butter?
Substitutions
Variations
Storage & Leftovers
Ingredients
Top Tips
FAQ
Cake Mix Cookies With Butter

What are Cake Mix Cookies With Butter?

These Cake Mix Cookies With Butter are one of the fastest cookie recipes you'll ever try! Using a box of yellow cake mix means you skip most of the measuring.

All you need is melted butter (or softened), large eggs, and your favorite extras like chocolate chips or sprinkles.

Cake mix cookies first became popular in the 1980s, and they’ve stayed a favorite ever since because they’re fast, fun, and super customizable.

They're perfect for using up that leftover cake mix or getting creative with mix-ins like nuts, white chocolate chips, or even peanut butter chips.

Substitutions

yellow cake mix – use vanilla cake mix, devil’s food, red velvet cake mix, lemon cake mix, or strawberry cake mix
butter – swap with melted butter, canola oil, vegetable oil, or coconut oil
eggs – use 2 flax eggs or chia eggs for a vegan-friendly version
all-purpose flour – sub with almond flour or gluten-free baking flour
semi-sweet chocolate chips – use white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chopped strawberries
heart sprinkles – switch to seasonal sprinkles or skip entirely for a more classic cookie

stack of chocolate cake mix cookies on a white plate

Variations

Cream Cheese Swirl – mix in softened cream cheese for gooey butter cake cookie
Strawberry – use strawberry cake mix and chopped strawberries
Red Velvet – use red velvet cake mix and white chocolate chips
Nutty Crunch – stir in chopped pecans or walnuts
Chocolate Lover – use chocolate cake mix and add dark chocolate chips
Peanut Butter – add peanut butter chips or swirl in creamy peanut butter

Storage & Leftovers

Countertop – store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Fridge – cookies last 5–7 days in a sealed container
Freezer (baked cookies) – freeze up to 2 months; thaw at room temp
Freezer (cookie dough) – scoop onto a baking sheet, freeze, then store in freezer-safe bag

Ingredients

golden white cake mix
butter
eggs
all-purpose flour
vanilla extract
semi-sweet chocolate chips
heart sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a pan or use a baking mat.

I used Betty Crocker for the cake mix ingredient of this cookie:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together cake mix, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract.

mixing sugar butter and eggs in a pink bowl

Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles:

mixing the cookie dough with chocolate chips

Roll the dough into a 2-inch ball and place on the mat:

Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown:

freshly baked chocolate chip cake batter cookies on a baking mat

After taking them out from the oven, let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Well, you can take one and have a taste test 😉

The inside of these cookies is soft and moist!

Top Tips

Make it a day before and chill or freeze the dough. Simply thaw it before serving or before baking.
If you don't have chocolate chips and have a chocolate bar instead, simply chop it in small bits.
Before mixing the dry ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking soda, and granulated sugar, sift them individually. This easy but very important step would make your cookies nice and evenly textured. It wouldn't be fun biting into a lump of flour in between 🙂

FAQ

What happens when you substitute butter for oil in cake mix?

When you use butter instead of oil in cake mix, your baked goods usually turn out richer and more flavorful. Butter also makes the texture a bit denser and softer, while oil tends to keep cakes more moist and light.

What is the difference between cake mix and cookie mix?

Cake mix has more leavening and sugar to make a light, fluffy texture, while cookie mix has less liquid and more fat to keep cookies thick and chewy. You can tweak cake mix to work like cookie mix with a few ingredient changes, like what I did in this recipe!

Can I turn a cake mix into cookies?

Yes, you can! Just add less liquid and a bit more flour or mix-ins like eggs and butter. Cake mix cookies are super easy and taste just like homemade—with a fun shortcut!

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Cake Mix Cookies With Butter

Have these gorgeous, easy sprinkle-filled, soft and chewy Cake Mix Cookies With Butter that are simple to make with chocolate chips!

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Chill Time (optional)5

Total Time31

Course: Cookies

Cuisine: American

Servings: 18 -20 cookies

Calories: 224kcal

Author: Lainey

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees F, grease pan or use baking mat.
In a large bowl, cream together cake mix, eggs, flour, and vanilla extract. Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles. Roll the dough into a 2 inch ball and place on mat.
Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown.