Cake Mix Sugar Cookies
Transform your baking routine with these irresistibly simple Cake Mix Sugar Cookies! Using a box of vanilla cake mix as the base, this recipe requires just a handful of pantry staples—melted butter, eggs, and a splash of vanilla extract. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have soft, chewy cookies with a tender crumb and a subtle vanilla sweetness that’s perfect for any occasion. For added charm, roll the dough in granulated sugar before baking to create a sparkly, crunchy exterior. Perfect for bake sales, dessert trays, or a last-minute treat, these quick-to-make cookies deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) Vanilla cake mix
- 0.5 cup (melted) Unsalted butter
- 2 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup (for rolling, optional) Granulated sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick dough forms.
If desired, use a small bowl to place the granulated sugar for rolling.
Scoop approximately 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball using your hands. If using, roll the dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using the bottom of a glass or your fingers, gently press down on the dough balls to slightly flatten them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look dry. Do not overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.2 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 688 mg | 229% | |
| Sodium | 2395 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.2 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 245.1 g | ||
| Protein | 35.6 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
