These Lazy Cake Cookies are the ultimate quick and easy dessert! With only a handful of ingredients—starting from a box of cake mix—they bake into soft, chewy cookies (or bars) with almost zero effort. Perfect for weeknight cravings, bake sales, or surprise guests, this recipe is endlessly customizable with chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, and more.
Whether you’re a beginner baker or just short on time, these cookies deliver delicious results every single time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 4 ingredients
- No mixer required
- Soft, chewy texture
- Easily customizable
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow or white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir with a spoon or spatula until a thick dough forms and no dry patches remain.
3. Add Your Mix-Ins
Fold in the chocolate chips or your preferred add-ins like white chocolate chunks, M&M’s, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
4. Shape the Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and set while the centers still look slightly soft.
6. Cool
Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Success
- Don’t overbake—the cookies continue to cook as they cool
- Use parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking
- Try other cake mix flavors like chocolate, lemon, or funfetti for variation
- For bar-style: Press dough into a greased 9×13-inch pan and bake for 15–20 minutes
Final Thoughts
Lazy Cake Cookies are proof that you don’t need a long ingredient list or fancy equipment to make something truly delicious. Whether you bake them as individual cookies or slice them as bars, they come out chewy, sweet, and endlessly satisfying.
With so many flavor combinations to explore, this recipe will become your go-to for quick desserts. Keep a box of cake mix on hand—you’ll never be more than 30 minutes away from homemade cookie goodness!
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Lazy Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz / 432 g yellow or white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup 80 ml vegetable oil
- 1 cup 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips (or mix-ins of choice)
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mix the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir with a spoon or spatula until a thick dough forms and no dry patches remain.
Add Your Mix-Ins
- Fold in the chocolate chips or your preferred add-ins like white chocolate chunks, M&M’s, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
Shape the Cookies
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and space them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and set while the centers still look slightly soft.
Cool
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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