Imagine creating mouthwatering, melt-in-your-mouth cookies in just 20 minutes with minimal effort and ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. These Easy Cake Mix Sugar Cookies are about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen - a foolproof recipe that transforms a simple cake mix into irresistibly soft, powdery-sweet cookies that will have everyone begging for more. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe guarantees bakery-quality results with zero stress!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or whisk until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Place the powdered sugar in a separate shallow bowl or plate, preparing for cookie coating.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out small balls of dough, approximately 1 tablespoon in size.
- Roll each dough ball completely in powdered sugar, ensuring full coverage and a thick, white coating.
- Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the tops appear crackled.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with additional powdered sugar if desired, and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Choose Your Cake Mix Wisely: While any flavor works, vanilla, white, or yellow cake mixes tend to yield the most classic sugar cookie results.
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure eggs are at room temperature for smoother dough mixing.
- Don't Overmix: Mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Generous Powdered Sugar Coating: Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar for that beautiful crackled, snow-white appearance.
- Watch Baking Time Closely: Cookies are done when edges are lightly golden - they'll continue setting as they cool.
- Cool Completely: Let cookies cool entirely to develop their signature soft, crumbly texture.
- Storage Hack: Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and softness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
