Prepare to be transported to chocolate heaven with the most ridiculously simple and decadent cookies you'll ever make! Imagine biting into a crinkly, powdered sugar-coated cookie that reveals a rich, fudgy chocolate interior that melts in your mouth. These Easy Double Chocolate Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate shortcut dessert that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but takes just minutes to prepare. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cookies are guaranteed to become your new go-to treat for any occasion!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 30 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the box of chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, and the two large eggs. Stir the mixture together using a wooden spoon or spatula until the ingredients are well combined and a thick dough forms.
- Add the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the dough, folding them in gently until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough and roll it into balls about 1 inch in diameter. The dough will be sticky, so you may want to lightly coat your hands with powdered sugar to make rolling easier.
- Once all the dough is rolled into balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Pour the 1 cup of powdered sugar into a shallow bowl. Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar until fully coated, then return them to the baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to cook slightly after being removed from the oven.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Easy Double Chocolate Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling if it feels too sticky, which will make handling easier and prevent excessive spreading.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking. This ensures all cookies cook at the same rate.
- Don't overbake! The cookies should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven, as they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- For extra chocolate intensity, use dark chocolate cake mix or add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- For a fun variation, try rolling the dough balls in different coatings like crushed candy canes during holiday season or colored sugar for festive occasions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 124kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 14mg
