Cookie Cakes - Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookie cakes and cake mix cookies offer a delightful shortcut to delicious desserts, perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple treat at home. Whether you're looking for a giant, shareable cookie cake or individual cookies with minimal fuss, these recipes leverage the convenience of a cake mix or create impressive no-bake options. Get ready to bake (or assemble!) some crowd-pleasing sweets that are as easy to make as they are to enjoy.

Easy Cake Mix Cookies: Quick & Versatile Recipes

Cake mixes aren't just for cakes! They provide a fantastic base for soft, chewy cookies with minimal effort. These recipes are perfect for busy bakers or anyone looking for a simple, customizable dessert.

Classic Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies

Transform a simple white cake mix into delicious chocolate chip cookies with just a few extra ingredients. This recipe is incredibly versatile – feel free to experiment with different cake mix flavors and chip varieties!

Ingredients:

1 box white cake mix
¾ cup oil
½ cup brown sugar (optional, for added chewiness)
Dash of salt
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Combine the boxed cake mix, oil, salt, and brown sugar (if using) in a large bowl. Stir until well blended. Fold in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet to make cookies of any size. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until lightly golden. You can easily change flavors by using a chocolate cake mix with peanut butter chips, or a chocolate or white cake mix with chopped nuts.

Chocolate Chip Cake Cookies (Pan Baked)

This recipe yields a soft, cake-like cookie bar that's easy to make and serve. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack.

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix
¼ cup softened butter
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup water
2 large eggs
12 oz. package chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a large bowl, blend together the cake mix, softened butter, brown sugar, water, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Pudding-Infused Cake Mix Cookies

Adding instant pudding mix to your cookie dough creates an incredibly soft, moist, and flavorful cookie. This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for sharing!

Ingredients:

3 ⅓ cups unsifted flour
1 ½ tsp. baking soda
1 ½ cups softened butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 package (6 oz. serving size) Jell-O brand instant pudding and pie filling (butter pecan, chocolate, chocolate fudge, or vanilla recommended)
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3 cups chocolate chips
1 ½ cups chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
In a large mixer bowl, combine the softened butter, both sugars, pudding mix, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using). The batter will be stiff.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

This recipe makes about 10 dozen cookies.

Simple Yellow or White Cake Mix Cookies

Another straightforward recipe for soft, chewy cookies using a cake mix as the base. Easy to customize with your favorite chips or mix-ins.

Ingredients:

1 package yellow or white cake mix
1 cup milk
¼ cup softened butter
1 large egg
1 (6 or 12 oz.) package chocolate chips

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat until a very stiff dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 13 minutes, or until golden brown.

Another Quick Cake Mix Cookie Recipe

This simple recipe is perfect for baking with kids, allowing for easy customization and quick results.

Ingredients:

1 box white cake mix
2 large eggs
¼ cup oil
2 tbsp. water
1 to 1 ½ cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Drop by large spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. This is a great recipe to make with children!

Variation:

Use a yellow cake mix instead of white, and substitute 1 cup of coconut for the chocolate chips for a different flavor profile.

Double Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies

For serious chocolate lovers, these cookies use a devil's food cake mix and extra chocolate chips for an intensely rich flavor.

Ingredients:

1 package devil's food cake mix
½ cup softened margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large eggs
½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a large bowl, beat half of the cake mix with the softened margarine, vanilla, and eggs until smooth.
Add the remaining cake mix, chopped nuts (if using), and chocolate chips. Stir well until all ingredients are combined.
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10 minutes.

This recipe makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Impressive Cookie Cakes for Any Occasion

A cookie cake is a fantastic alternative to a traditional cake, offering a chewy texture and often simpler decoration. These recipes deliver a show-stopping dessert that's sure to be a hit.

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

This impressive, from-scratch cookie cake is perfect for celebrations. It bakes up beautifully in a pizza pan and can be decorated once cooled.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups plus 4 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet batter, mixing until just blended.
Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using).
Spread the dough evenly into a 15 ½ inch pizza pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

Let cool completely before decorating, if desired.

Unique No-Bake Cookie Creations

Sometimes you want a delicious dessert without turning on the oven. These no-bake options are quick to assemble and yield impressive results.

Decadent Chocolate Creme Cake (No-Bake)

This no-bake dessert layers a creamy filling with chocolate chip cookies and fresh fruit, creating a beautiful and refreshing "cake."

Ingredients:

1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 ½ cups heavy cream, whipped
1 package chocolate chocolate chip cookies (or similar)
1 large banana, sliced
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup halved strawberries
Whole strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

In a mixer bowl, whip the softened cream cheese with the confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the vanilla extract.
Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until fully combined.
Arrange the chocolate chip cookies around the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan or a cake pan with a removable bottom.
Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the cookies in the pan.
Arrange the sliced banana, drained pineapple chunks, and halved strawberries over the filling.
Top with the remaining cream cheese filling, spreading it smoothly.
Chill the cake in the refrigerator for several hours, or until set.
Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired, before serving.

This recipe makes one 9-inch cake.

Elegant Chocolate Ripple Cookie Cake

A classic no-bake dessert that transforms plain chocolate cookies into a cake-like treat with the help of brandy and whipped cream. Perfect for making ahead!

Ingredients:

1 packet plain chocolate cookies (like Arnott's Chocolate Ripple biscuits)
Brandy (for dipping)
500 ml (approx. 2 cups) heavy cream, whipped
Slivered almonds
Glace cherries, chopped
Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Instructions:

Briefly dunk each chocolate biscuit into brandy, just enough to moisten without making them soggy.
Layer the brandy-soaked biscuits into a glass dish (clear is best for presentation).
Top the biscuit layer with a generous layer of whipped cream.
Sprinkle with slivered almonds and chopped glace cherries.
Continue layering biscuits, whipped cream, almonds, and cherries until the dish is full, ensuring the last layer is whipped cream.
Decorate the top with additional cherries and mint leaves, arranging them to resemble holly for a festive touch, especially around Christmas.

Make this dessert the day before serving to allow the cookies ample time to soften and achieve a cake-like consistency.

Easy Bar Cookies

Bar cookies are a convenient and delicious way to serve a crowd. These classic 7-Layer Bars are packed with flavor and texture.

Classic 7-Layer Bars

Also known as Magic Bars, these delightful treats feature seven layers of deliciousness baked into a single pan. They're incredibly easy to make and always a favorite.

Ingredients:

½ stick (¼ cup) butter
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (like Eagle Brand)
6 oz. chocolate chips
6 oz. butterscotch chips
6 oz. shredded coconut
6 oz. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts work well)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt the butter in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Press the graham cracker crumbs evenly into the melted butter layer.
Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the graham cracker crumbs.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and chopped nuts evenly over the condensed milk.
Finally, sprinkle the shredded coconut on top of everything.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, or until the coconut is lightly golden brown.

Let cool completely before cutting into bars.