When a chocolate craving strikes, a batch of soft, fudgy chocolate fudge cake mix cookies delivers. They work well for holiday baking, parties, bake sales, or a quick dessert, and the recipe starts with a box of cake mix plus a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients for Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies
The ingredient list is short and simple, which is part of what makes these cookies so appealing. Here is what you will need:
- Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix – Use the chocolate fudge cake mix specifically, because it gives the cookies a rich, fudgy chocolate flavor without extra work.
- Canola or Vegetable Oil – A little oil keeps the cookies soft, and it is one less ingredient to melt or soften.
- Vanilla – Just a splash helps bring the chocolate flavor together.
- Eggs – Eggs bind everything together and give the cookies a soft, chewy center.
- Chocolate Chips – These add gooey pockets in every bite for extra chocolate.
- Sugar – Rolling the dough in sugar is optional, but it adds a little sweetness to the outside of the cookies.
How to Make Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies
These chocolate fudge cookies are easy to make, especially when you start with a box of cake mix. Mix everything together, give the dough a quick chill, and bake.
Step 1: Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside while you make the cookie dough.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
Add the cake mix, oil, vanilla, eggs, and chocolate chips to a large bowl. Stir until everything is well combined. Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes, or until it is firm enough to scoop and roll without sticking to your hands.
Pro Tip: Chilling the dough makes it much easier to handle, so do not skip it. If the dough still feels too sticky after 30 minutes, give it a little more time in the fridge.
Step 3: Scoop, Roll, and Bake
Scoop the dough into 24 even balls, then roll each one in granulated sugar. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little room between each cookie. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Make-Ahead Tip: You can refrigerate the prepared dough for up to 2 days. Roll it in sugar and bake when you are ready. Baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
Step 4: Cool and Serve
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 4 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. They are especially good while still a little warm, but they are just as easy to enjoy at room temperature.
If you are in the mood for more chocolate, try Chocolate Cobbler, Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Double Chocolate Pie.
Tips for Success
- Chill Until Firm. The dough should be easy to scoop and roll without sticking all over your hands. If it still feels very soft after 30 minutes, let it chill a little longer so the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
- Watch the Bake Time. These cookies can go from soft and fudgy to overbaked pretty quickly. Take them out when the edges look set and the centers still look slightly soft, since they will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet as they cool.
- Keep the Cookies the Same Size. Try to make the dough balls as even as possible so they all finish baking at the same time. A cookie scoop makes this much easier, especially when you are making a full batch.
- Let Them Rest Before Moving. Give the cookies a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a rack. They will firm up as they cool and are much less likely to fall apart while they are still warm.
What to Serve With Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies are rich and chocolatey, so they pair especially well with something cold, creamy, or fruity. Here are a few easy options to serve alongside them:
- Vanilla Ice Cream – Cold, creamy vanilla ice cream is perfect with warm, fudgy chocolate cookies.
- Chocolate Ice Cream – Double up on the chocolate for an extra-rich dessert pairing.
- Strawberry Milkshake – The sweet strawberry flavor adds a fruity contrast to the chocolate.
- Hot Chocolate – A warm, creamy chocolate drink makes a cozy match for freshly baked cookies.
- Banana Berry Smoothie – The fruity banana and berry flavors give the rich cookies a lighter pairing.
Recipe Details
These chocolate fudge cookies are an easy treat to have on hand, especially when a chocolate craving hits. The recipe makes 24 cookies, with a prep time of 35 minutes, cook time of 10 minutes, and total time of 45 minutes. Each cookie has 143 calories.
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cake mix cookie recipe, cake mix cookies, chocolate cake mix cookies
Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounce box Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge cake mix
- 1/3 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir cake mix together with oil, vanilla, eggs, and chocolate chips. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll and have the dough not stick to your hands.
- Scoop dough into 24 even balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place onto prepared baking sheets and bake 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 4 minutes before removing to a cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Slightly adapted from BettyCrocker.com
Nutrition: Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
