Cake Mix Sugar Cookies Recipe

These amazing sugar cookies taste just like homemade, but with a secret ingredient: cake mix! This simple recipe makes it easy to create beautiful cut-out cookies perfect for holidays or any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family – no one will ever guess these start with a cake mix! Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for an extra warm spice kick.

Prep Time 120 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 58.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

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How to Make Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor!), 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, and 1/2 cup milk.
  3. Mix until just combined – do not overmix! The dough will be slightly stiff.
  4. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight for easier handling).
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
  6. Use floured cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes.
  7. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  8. For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking.
  9. Bake for 6-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

8g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cake Mix Sugar Cookies?

Cake Mix Sugar Cookies takes about 140 minutes from start to finish — roughly 120 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cake Mix Sugar Cookies?

Cake Mix Sugar Cookies has approximately 58.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cake Mix Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for Cake Mix Sugar Cookies are Yellow Cake Mix, Butter, Egg, Milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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