Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Little Debbie Cake Cookies, inspired by the classic snack cake. Combining moist yellow cake mix with gooey chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and optional sprinkles, these soft, flavorful cookies bake quickly into a nostalgic treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Batter
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add vanilla and salt. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance flavor and balance sweetness.
- Fold in mix-ins. Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles (if using) into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed without overmixing.
- Portion the cookie dough. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them sufficiently to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain slightly soft; the centers will firm up as the cookies cool.
- Cool before serving. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely to retain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh yellow cake mix.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and cake-like.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a fun colorful touch.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Mini marshmallows can melt slightly to give a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Little Debbie Cake Cookies, yellow cake mix cookies, chocolate chip marshmallow cookies, easy dessert, soft cake cookies
