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Cake Batter Cookies are so fun, so delicious and so easy to make! Home baked soft cookies studded with chocolate chips and sprinkles – pure joy!

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Cake Mix Cookies

Whether for dessert, a birthday, or just a treat, these scrumptious homemade cookies tick all the boxes. They look gorgeous and they melt in the mouth, plus they are loaded with chocolate and sprinkles – what’s not to love!

Looking for more cookie recipes? Why not also try my Chocolate Sugar Cookies or my Andes Mint Cookies!

Why You’ll Love this Cake Batter Cookie Recipe:

  • Easy: Using cake mix is such a great shortcut! Only 7 ingredients needed, mainly pantry staples – so simple!
  • Amazing Texture: These delicious delights are a wonderful mix between soft cookies and a sprinkle cake.
  • Kid-Friendly: Bejewelled with rainbow sprinkles, kids will love helping make (and eat) them!
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How to Make Cake Batter Cookies

Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!

  1. Mix together your wet and dry ingredients in a large bowl to make the cookie dough.
  2. Add in the chocolate chips and sprinkles to the dough.
  3. Refrigerate the dough.
  4. Use a cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto a prepped baking sheet.
  5. Bake until edges and bottom are slightly browned.
  6. Allow to cool then serve.
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What kind of sprinkles should I use in cake batter cookies?

Use any kind of classic sprinkles (jimmies). Avoid nonpareils as they can bleed color into the batter.

What kind of cake mix do I need for cake batter cookies?

Use 1 box (15.25-16.25 ounces, depending on the brand) of dry white cake mix. Do not prepare the cake mix before adding it to the cookie dough – use the dry mix only.

If you love licking cake batter off the spoon and chocolate chip cookies, then you’ll love these!

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Packed with sweet treats and bristling with colors, these fun cookies are a party in cookie form!

Cake Batter Cookie Variations

These cookies are versatile so feel free to use your favorite sprinkles and chocolate chips!

How to Store

Store cake batter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Tips for Cake Batter Cookies

  • Bake as cookie bars in a 9×13-inch pan to save time.
  • For extra thick and chewy cookies, shape the cookie dough ball to be taller than wider nice.
  • Choose your sprinkle colors to match the holiday season. Easy festive treats!
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You and your family will love these colorful and delicious cookies, great for all year round and any occasion!

More Easy Cookie Recipes!

  • Brownie Mix Crinkle Cookies
  • Churro Cookies
  • Confetti Cake Cookies
  • Cosmic Brownie Cookies
  • Classic Linzer Cookies
  • Pumpkin Pudding Cookies
  • Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
  • Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!

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Cake Batter Cookies Recipe

Cake Batter Cookies are so fun, so delicious and so easy to make! Home baked soft cookies studded with chocolate chips and sprinkles – pure joy!

Prep: 10 minutes minutes

Cook: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 22 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 30 cookies

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter 113 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
  • 2 large eggs 100 grams, room temperature
  • 16.25 ounces white cake mix 460 grams, such as Betty Crocker
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour 30 grams
  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips 128 grams, divided
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips 128 grams, divided
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles 48 grams

Equipment

  • Kitchen Scale (optional)

  • Hand Mixer (optional)

  • Stand Mixer (optional)

  • 2 Baking Sheet

  • Cookie Portion Scoop

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter and eggs together.

    ½ cup unsalted butter, 2 large eggs

  • Add the cake mix and flour. Mix until well combined.

    16.25 ounces white cake mix, ¼ cup all-purpose flour

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  • Set aside 2 tablespoons each of semisweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Stir the remaining chips and sprinkles into the cookie dough.

    ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles, ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips, ¾ cup white chocolate chips

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  • Tightly cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour. While the dough chills, preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  • Remove the chilled cookie dough from the refrigerator. Working in batches, use a cookie scoop to scoop 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to place them at least 2 inches apart. Refrigerate any remaining dough while the first batch of cookies bake.

  • Press the reserved chocolate chips into the tops of each cookie – do not flatten the cookie dough balls.

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  • Bake for 12-13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly browned.

  • Let the cookies cool on a baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Bake as cookie bars in a 9×13-inch pan to save time.
  • For extra thick and chewy cookies, shape the cookie dough ball to be taller than wider nice.
  • Choose your sprinkle colors to match the holiday season. Easy festive treats!

Storage: Store cake batter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Cake Batter Cookies Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)

Calories 148Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 20mg7%

Sodium 116mg5%

Potassium 54mg2%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 12g13%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 114IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 48mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin – Easy Dessert Recipes

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