Description
Delight in these fun and easy Little Debbie Cake Cookies, inspired by the classic snack cakes. Made from yellow cake mix, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and optional sprinkles, these cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with bursts of sweetness. Perfect for a quick treat or playful dessert, they’re simple to prepare and bake in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Flavor: Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors, mixing gently to combine.
- Incorporate Add-ins: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles (if using) to the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. The centers may appear soft but will firm as they cool.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set perfectly.
Notes
- For best results, do not overbake; cookies should be just lightly golden on the edges.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a fun, colorful touch to the cookies.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool, so avoid baking until fully hard in the center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
