Easy Yellow Cake Mix Cookies with M&M’s for Valentines Day

These easy yellow cake mix cookies contain just 5 ingredients and are the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or any time you are in the mood to honor an occasion with m&m cookies.

Soft and fluffy, these yellow cake mix cookies are fun and festive, absolutely delicious, super affordable, and ideal for feeding a big crowd.

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Why You’ll Love These Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

• Super easy to prepare
• Only 5 ingredients
• Customizable
• Perfect make ahead cookie
• Ideal for Valentine’s Day cookies
• Uses just one bowl

If you’ve never made cookies using a cake mix before you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is and believe me I am all about easy.

These yellow cake mix cookies are great to make ahead as they will keep well in an airtight container on the kitchen counter for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze these cake mix cookies for up to 3 months so it’s definitely worth making a batch to have on hand for those unexpected guests, school bake sales, pot lucks, or when the mood hits.

Equipment

• Large bowl
• wooden spoon
• Cookie Scoop (optional)
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper (optional)
• Wire Cooling rack
• Cookie spatula (optional)

‌Ingredients

• 15.25 oz box Yellow Cake Mix
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• Heart Sprinkles
• 72 Valentine’s M&Ms

How To Make Yellow Cake Mix Cookies

Servings: Makes 24 cookies

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Down time: cool for 15 minutes

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farheneheit.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to help make clean up easier.
• Add the yellow cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large bowl.

• Stir until a soft dough forms.

• Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto a baking sheet.

• Add sprinkles to the top of the cake mix cookies.

• Arrange 3 M&Ms in the center top of cookies.

• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and set the baking pan on a wire cooling rack for 3 minutes, then transfer cake mix cookies to the cooling rack using a cookie spatula.

If you are looking for more easy cake mix cookie recipes try these Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Cookies With Mint Chocolate Chips, Easy Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies Made with Spice Cake and Quick Oats, or these Easy Cake Mix Christmas Sprinkle Cookies.

‌Cookie Variations

• Use a cookie cutter and make fun shapes. For Valentine’s cookiesuse a heart shaped cookie cutter.
• Instead of M&Ms use any colored candy, choose the appropriate color based on the occasion.
• Add food coloring to the cookie dough for a more colorful cookie.
• Throw in some colored sprinkles for an even more brightly decorated cookie.
• Mix in chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Make sure to toast them beforehand.
• Garnish with a rich buttercream frosting.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar, also known as confectioner’s sugar.
• Or make cookie sandwiches by layering a cookie on top of the frosting.

These yellow cake mix cookies are also like a blank slate that you can customize for any occasion. Looking for a Valentine’s Cookie? Great, add Valentine’s M&M.

Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day cookie? Add some green food coloring or top with green frosting and green candies.

Looking for something for Easter? Make yellow frosting.

So many options. Get your creative hat on and make up a batch for your special occasion.

Tips and Tricks

• Do not follow the instructions on the back of the box. Follow this recipe!
• Use a mild flavored oil like canola or grapeseed to make these cookies.

FAQs

Can you use a cake mix to make cookies?

Yes, you absolutely can use a cake mix to make cookies. Just follow this recipe and you’ll see how delicious and easy they can be.

Can I use a different flavor cake mix?

Yes, you can use most likely use a different flavor cake mix but I have only tested these cookies using a yellow cake mix.

Can I add chocolate chips to this yellow cake mix cookie?

Yes, you can add chocolate chips to this yellow cake mix recipe though I do have a recipe for a cake mix chocolate chip cookie HERE.

Should I follow the directions on the cake mix box?

No, don’t follow the directions on the box. Follow these directions instead to make yellow cake mix cookies.

If you aren’t a big baker and have always been hesitant to undertake the cookie-making process then this recipe is a great one to start with. You can’t go wrong making these cookies.

The instructions are very straightforward and easy to follow. This cake mix cookie recipe is also great for the kids to prepare so get them involved too.