Easy Chewy Cookies Recipe

No-fuss, nostalgic chocolate crinkle cookies made incredibly easy with a cake mix! This beloved family recipe delivers chewy, intensely chocolatey cookies reminiscent of those cherished old-fashioned treats. Ready in under 30 minutes, these are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly and easily.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 59 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Chewy Cookies

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How to Make Easy Chewy Cookies

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder.
  4. Roll 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball. Roll the ball in the powdered sugar mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft. (Do not overbake!)
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

3g

Carbs

2g