Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Cookies with Mint Chocolate Chips

These delicious chocolate cookies start with a store-bought chocolate cake mix base, making them quick and easy to prepare. Loaded with mint chocolate chips these cookies only need 4 simple ingredients and just 15 minutes to prepare and bake. Best of all you’ll only need one bowl so clean-up will also be a breeze. You couldn’t ask for an easier or quicker chocolate chip cookie. So simple I guarantee these will be your new go-to cookie.

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These cake mix mint chocolate chip cookies are great to have on hand for an afterschool snack, ideal for cookie exchanges, and perfect to make ahead for your next big family celebration. I often make a double batch and freeze half so I have a stash of cookies in the freezer in case we have unexpected guests. Or I get a craving for something chocolate~ which is daily these days!

‌If you love cookies as much as I do you’ll be happy to know I’ve got loads of amazing cookie recipes here on the blog. A few of my faves are Copycat Crumbl Strawberry Crunch Cookies, Madeleine Cookies: An Easy Lemon Cookie Recipe, and these Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter M&M Cookies.

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Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

• Super easy to prepare – using a cake mix makes it amazingly simple. Keep a box in the pantry so you can easily bake up a batch of these cookies when the mood hits.
• Easily customizable – add whatever cookie add-ins you like; nuts, raisins, coconut flakes, peanut butter chips… the options are endless.
• Ideal flavor combination – chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven.
• One bowl recipe – one bowl means easy clean up which is a big win in my books.

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Spoon
• Cookie scoop
• Parchment paper (optional)
• Baking sheets
• Cooling rack

Ingredients To Make Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

• 1 box (15.5oz) chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines Devil’s Food flavor)
• ½ cup oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Mint Fudge Flavored Baking Chunks

How To Make Cookies

Servings: 24

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Down time: 15 minutes to cool

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add the cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large bowl and stir until completely combined.

Stir in the baking chunks.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (optional for easier cleanup).

Use a cookie scoop, scoop the dough into balls.

Then drop the dough onto a baking sheet, spacing each scoop 3 inches apart.

Transfer the baking sheet to the middle rack in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and set the baking sheet on a cooling rack for 2 minutes, then transfer the cookies to the cooling rack.

Don’t they look yummy? Try not to eat them all while they’re warm if you wanted to keep some for guests or a party….lol!

Variations

• Use a different flavored baking chip like Bailey’s Irish Cream, cinnamon, dark chocolate, espresso, or any other of your favorite flavors. Or use a combination of flavors.
• Try a vanilla or strawberry-flavored cake mix instead of chocolate as the base.
• Add raisins, currants, or chopped nuts to the cookie mixture to add more flavor and texture.
• Use vanilla extract to add more sweetness or mint extract to up the mint flavor.
• Throw in some M&Ms or other colored candies for more crunch and visual appeal.
• For a touch of coffee flavor measure a teaspoon of espresso powder and add to the cookie batter.

Tips and Tricks

• Choose a mild-flavored cooking oil like canola or grapeseed to make these cookies.
• Using a cookie scoop or large measuring spoon makes the cookies all the same size which ensures they bake up at the same pace.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 3-4 days. These cookies freeze really well so keep a stash in the freezer for up to 3 months.

FAQs

Can I use a different flavor of cake mix to make these cake mix cookies?

Yes, this recipe will work with any flavor of cake mix. Change it up and instead of Devil’s Food cake use vanilla, strawberry, or dark chocolate cake. Play around with the different flavors and choose the add-ins accordingly.

What is the difference between cake mix and cookie mix?

This recipe uses a cake mix as the base for cookies. Cake mixes are traditionally thinner than cookie dough. But, not to worry these cookies bake up perfectly. No one will ever know you used a cake mix to make them.

What is in a cake mix?

Cake mixes usually contain flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. All the ingredients you’d typically use to bake a cake or prepare cookies.

What is the benefit of using a cake mix for these cookies?

Using a cake mix as a base for these cookies makes it a lot quicker to prepare these cookies and you’ll need fewer ingredients. Keep a box in the pantry so you can bake these cookies at any time.