These easy Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and slightly fudgy. The recipe uses just four ingredients, making it an ideal quick chocolate cookie whenever the craving hits. 
I’ve baked many chocolate cookies, and you can never have too much chocolate. These cake mix cookies are one of the simplest recipes you can make: fudgy, tender, and forgiving even for amateur bakers.
How to Make Chocolate Cookies from Cake Mix
You’ll only need four ingredients:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 box (15 oz) chocolate cake mix — Devil’s food or chocolate fudge work well
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips — semi-sweet, dark, white, or your favorite
Some cake mix cookie recipes call for oil, but using melted butter gives these cookies a chewier, more classic cookie texture rather than a cake-like crumb. If you only have oil, substitute 1/3 cup oil for the butter.
Begin by beating the melted butter, eggs, and cake mix together in a large bowl, then fold in the chocolate chips. The dough will be sticky — use a cookie scoop if you have one. If not, lightly grease a tablespoon and your palms to shape the dough into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake.
If your cake mix comes in an 18 oz box, increase the melted butter to 1/2 cup for the best texture. I’ve used different brands—Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, and store brands—and they all yield excellent cookies. 
These cookies are a fantastic shortcut when you want a deeply chocolate treat without making dough from scratch. They deliver everything you want in a chocolate cookie:
- Fudgy centers
- Soft texture
- Chewy edges
- A touch of gooeyness
- Simply prepared
- Loaded with chocolate
If you enjoy cake mix recipes, this one is an easy winner and a quick way to satisfy a chocolate craving.
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 15oz box chocolate cake mix*
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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In a large bowl, beat the melted butter, eggs, and chocolate cake mix together until combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Using a cookie scoop or a greased tablespoon, portion dough into balls about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons in size. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheets.
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Bake 8–10 minutes, until the tops are set. If desired, press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops right after they come out of the oven.
Notes
If you don’t have a cookie scoop, lightly grease your palms and a tablespoon to form the sticky dough into balls about 1 tablespoon each.
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