Spice Cake Mix Cookies
These Spice Cake Mix Cookies only takes a handful of pantry ingredients and a box of spice cake mix to make the most delicious chewy cookies in under 30 minutes. They’re a go-to treat for fall, Thanksgiving dessert tables, and holiday cookie swaps.
Are you looking for a quick and cozy cookie recipe that tastes like homemade, yet without all the trouble? Making cookies with cake mix offers that little bit of homemade charm yet with a fraction of the effort compared to making totally from scratch.
While we like to make Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies or Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies all year round, this time of year we crave those seasonal fall flavors like our Soft Ginger Cookies.
Did you know that you can make soft cookies from spice cake mix?
Easy Spice Cake Mix Cookies are a doctored cake mix recipe that have a pillow-y soft center and slightly crispy edges. This is because the cookie dough balls are rolled in sugar for added caramelization and texture. These semi-homemade cookies are the perfect handheld dessert.
These cookies take advantage of a conveniently spiced cake mix to create a warm, cozy cookie with delicious fall spices that is so perfect for this time of year.
These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat on cozy afternoons or for holiday gatherings. Keep a batch ready, and you have a lovely treat on hand whenever the craving for something sweet and spiced strikes.
For more cookie recipes inspired by the fall and winter season, I suggest giving our Soft Eggnog Cookies a try. Yet our Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe just cannot be beat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Total Time: 22 Minutes
- Makes: 24 Cookies
Ingredients and Notes
As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Recipe Variations
- You can use melted butter instead of the vegetable oil, it will actually give the cookies a slightly richer flavor. Just be sure it’s cooled before mixing.
- The extra cinnamon and nutmeg really boost the flavor, but you can leave them out if you want a more subtle spice cookie.
- For extra moisture and a hint of fruit sweetness, replace some of the oil with applesauce.
- Swap out half the oil for pumpkin puree for a fall-inspired twist with an even deeper spice flavor for this spice cake mix recipe.
- Optional Extras: Add in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans, or even chocolate chips.
- Add a glaze topping or cream cheese frosting on top of each cooled cookie for added taste.
Tips for Success
How to Make Spice Cake Mix Cookies
STEP 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Make the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
STEP 2 – Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. You can do this with a wooden spoon or an electric mixer (hand mixer). Stir the batter together until a thick dough forms.
STEP 3 – Scoop and coat: Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
STEP 4 – Bake: Place the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops no longer look glossy.
STEP 5 – Cool: Let the spice cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack (cooling rack) to cool completely.
Storage and Freezing
If you store baked cake mix spice cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, they will last for up to 4 days, or you can freeze them for up to 2 months.
Can I make Spice Cake Cookies ahead of Time?
Yes, you can make the dough up to 24 hours ahead of time before baking. This is the best spice cake mix cookies recipe to make ahead of time.
Recipe FAQ
Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread or a marshmallow inside. It keeps them from drying out.
If you want a flatter cookie, press down slightly on the dough balls before baking. The bottom of a glass or a measuring cup works the best to flatten dough balls.
Absolutely. Using a gluten-free spice cake mix works well and allows those with gluten sensitivities to enjoy these cookies without missing out.
More Fall Desserts
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Spice Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir together until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop and coat: Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the dough. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops no longer look glossy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
This is the perfect time of year to dive into this easy and delicious cookie!