Easy Cookies, Three Ways
Cake mix makes it easy to mix up a batch of soft cookies without a long ingredient list or complicated steps. This collection includes a chewy peanut butter option, a cozy pumpkin cookie, and a colorful Christmas treat.
Choose the recipe that fits the season, occasion, or ingredients you have on hand. Each one is simple enough for a quick baking session and easy to share with family and friends.
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1. Peanut Butter
1 bowl · 25 min · 24 cookies
These four-ingredient peanut butter cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and quick to mix. They make about 24 cookies with a short bake time and no chilling required.
What you need
- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 large eggs
Best for: A quick homemade cookie for sharing or easy weeknight baking.
2. Pumpkin
One bowl · 32 min · 24 cookies
Soft pumpkin cake mix cookies come together with five simple ingredients, chopped pecans, and a layer of vanilla frosting. They are an easy fall dessert for cookie trays, family snacks, and casual gatherings.
What you need
- 15.25 oz vanilla cake mix
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 15 oz can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 16 oz tub vanilla frosting
Best for: Fall cookie trays and easy holiday baking
3. Christmas
Easy · 30 min · Makes 24
These Christmas cake mix cookies turn a few everyday ingredients into soft, colorful holiday treats. They are simple enough for a quick baking session and festive enough for a cookie tray or edible gift.
What you need
- 15.25 oz white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup clear soda
- 3/4 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- sprinkles
Best for: Holiday cookie trays and easy edible gifts
Which Cookie Should You Make?
Choose the peanut butter cookies when you want a quick, four-ingredient treat with no chilling. They are soft, chewy, and make about 24 cookies.
The pumpkin cookies bring fall flavor to a cookie tray with chopped pecans and vanilla frosting. For the holidays, the Christmas cookies add bright color and a festive finish with everyday ingredients.
Simple Tips For Cake Mix Cookies
Measure the ingredients carefully and avoid overbaking so the cookies stay soft. Let them cool as directed before adding frosting or moving them to a serving plate.
For a mixed cookie tray, bake the recipes separately and store the finished cookies in airtight containers. Add the pumpkin frosting close to serving time for the neatest presentation.
Final Thoughts
These cake mix cookies make it easy to put a homemade treat on the table with little fuss. Start with the flavor that fits your plans, then save the other two for the next cookie craving or gathering.
