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These chewy chocolate chip cookies are super easy to make with a cake mix. Add chopped pecans for the extra crunch, or leave them out. If you have chocolate chips, eggs, oil, and a chocolate cake mix, you can have a batch of cookies in 20 minutes!
The result is a soft, chewy, chocolate-rich cookie loaded with chocolate chips and optional pecans or walnuts for extra texture. They’re ideal for bake sales, last-minute dessert cravings, or anytime you need a quick sweet treat.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Only 5 ingredients. Cake mix keeps the ingredient list short and simple.
No chilling required. Mix, scoop, and bake — perfect for quick desserts.
Soft and chewy texture. The cake mix creates a tender cookie with a brownie-like bite.
Easy to customize. Swap the chips or nuts to suit any occasion.
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate cake mix – Either 13.25-ounce or 15.25-ounce works well. Using a Devil’s food mix gives slightly deeper chocolate flavor; a regular chocolate mix keeps them a little sweeter.
- Eggs – Bind the dough and help give the cookies structure. Large eggs are best for consistent texture.
- Vegetable oil – Provides moisture and helps create a softer, chewier cookie. Canola oil also works.
- Chocolate chips – Semisweet chips balance the sweetness of the cake mix, but milk or dark chocolate chips are great substitutions.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts – Completely optional, but they add a lovely crunch and richness to balance the soft cookie.
Steps to Make Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil until blended.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.
- Scoop the dough onto the baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until set.
- Cool briefly on the pan, then transfer to a rack.
Tips
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.
- Expect a thick, sticky dough — that’s normal for cake-mix cookies.
- Remove cookies when they still look slightly soft; they’ll firm as they cool.
- For extra chocolate, gently press a few chips onto the tops before baking.
Recipe Variations
- Triple chocolate cookies. Add ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate chunks.
- Peppermint chocolate. Fold in ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract plus chopped Andes mints.
- Rocky road. Add ½ cup mini marshmallows and ½ cup nuts.
- Mocha version. Mix in 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Salted chocolate. Sprinkle the tops lightly with flaky sea salt before baking.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a cold glass of milk or a warm latte.
- Add to cookie trays or holiday tins.
- Pair with ice cream for quick chocolate cookie sandwiches.
- Crush over parfaits, trifles, or ice cream sundaes.
How to Store
Room temperature: Keep cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. A small piece of sandwich bread helps maintain softness.
Freeze baked cookies: Freeze in a single layer, then store in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
Freeze dough: Scoop dough balls onto a tray and freeze. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the bake time.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (5 ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat on low speed until the dough is well blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix | 2 large eggs | 1/4 cup vegetable oil | 3/4 cup chocolate chips | 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Edges should be set and lightly crisp. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet briefly and then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
