Cake Mix Cookies

Q: Do You Need to Chill the Dough?

It’s not required, but chilling the dough for 15–30 minutes helps reduce stickiness and makes the cookies easier to shape. It also helps them bake up a little thicker instead of spreading too much in the oven.

Q: Can You Add Mix-Ins Like Candy or Fruit?

Absolutely. Add-ins like M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, peanut butter chips , or even dried fruit can easily be stirred into the dough. Just avoid very wet ingredients (like fresh berries), which can make the dough too sticky.

Q: What’s the Texture Like Compared to Homemade Cookies?

Cake mix cookies are typically softer and fluffier than traditional homemade cookies. They have a light, cakey chew that melts in your mouth—and that’s part of their charm!

Question 1

Can You Use Any Cake Mix for Cookies?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! Whether it’s vanilla, chocolate, red velvet, lemon, strawberry, or even spice cake, most 15.25 oz boxed cake mixes work perfectly. Just be sure to follow the same ratio of ingredients. Some mixes may be slightly smaller in weight, so you can add 2 tablespoons of flour to adjust if needed.

Question 2

Do You Need to Chill the Dough?

Accepted Answer

It’s not required, but chilling the dough for 15–30 minutes helps reduce stickiness and makes the cookies easier to shape. It also helps them bake up a little thicker instead of spreading too much in the oven.

Question 3

How Long Do Cake Mix Cookies Stay Fresh?

Accepted Answer

Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, cake mix cookies stay fresh for up to 3 days. To extend their life, freeze them for up to 3 months and reheat gently before serving.

Question 4

Can You Add Mix-Ins Like Candy or Fruit?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Add-ins like M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, chopped Oreos, peanut butter chips, or even dried fruit can easily be stirred into the dough. Just avoid very wet ingredients (like fresh berries), which can make the dough too sticky.

Question 5

What’s the Texture Like Compared to Homemade Cookies?

Accepted Answer

Cake mix cookies are typically softer and fluffier than traditional homemade cookies. They have a light, cakey chew that melts in your mouth—and that’s part of their charm!

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