3-Ingredient Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

3-ingredient chocolate cookies are super easy to make. Get rich, chewy chocolate cookies in under 15 minutes!

Sate those chocolate cravings with this extremely easy recipe. Cake mix cookies are the easiest cookies out there, and the chocolate cake mix base gives you a rich flavor that just can’t be beat. 

These cookies are delicious on their own, with mix-ins, or even as the base for homemade Oreos (just add this super simple frosting in the middle!).

What’s in 3-ingredient cookies?

• Chocolate Cake Mix: This is the star of the show and provides the rich chocolate base for the cookies. If you want to change things up, feel free to try a devil’s food or fudge cake mix for a deeper chocolate flavor, or even a gluten-free variety if needed.
• Eggs: Eggs bind the ingredients together and add moisture, giving the cookies their soft texture. If eggs aren’t an option, you could substitute with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water) for a vegan-friendly alternative.
• Vegetable Oil: Oil keeps the cookies moist and tender without making them greasy. You can swap in melted coconut oil for a slight tropical twist, or use any neutral oil like canola or light olive oil depending on your pantry.

​Step 1 | Mix

In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, cake mix, and oil. Scrape down the sides with a spatula to make sure that all the cake mix gets mixed in. 

You’ll get a thick dough like this: 

Step 2 | Roll

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. 

Roll the dough into 1″ balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. 

Step 3 | Bake

Bake your cookies at 350° for 6-8 minutes. For a fudgy cookie, you’ll want to underbake. If you want to use these for sandwich cookies or homemade Oreos, you’ll want to bake them until they’re more firm — that’s the 8 minute side of thing. 

Step 4 | Enjoy!

Let your cookies develop on the sheet for a few minutes after you take them out. Move them to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, These are fantastic on their own, dusted with powdered sugar, or as sandwich cookies!

Variations

This base recipe is perfect for playing with. These are some ideas: 

• Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in a handful of chocolate chips or chunks to each batch for extra melty pockets of chocolate. It adds a touch of texture and richness that chocolate lovers will adore.
• Nuts for a Crunch: Mix in chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to introduce a satisfying crunch and boost the nutritional value a bit without overshadowing the chocolate flavor.
• Peanut Butter Twist: Drop a spoonful of peanut butter (or almond butter, or cashew butter) on top of each cookie before baking for a sensational sweet and salty combo. It’s like having your favorite chocolate peanut butter candy in cookie form.
• Add a Sprinkle of Sea Salt: Sprinkling a little flaky sea salt on top before baking can elevate the chocolate flavor and add a fancy touch to this simple cookie.
• Make It Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix and ensure any mix-ins are gluten-free to enjoy these cookies without the gluten worry.