Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Chunks
These chocolate cake mix cookies bake thick, soft with crunchy edges and full of rich chocolate flavor. Starting with a cake mix saves time while still giving you homemade results. The mix of chocolate chips and chocolate chunks adds both gooey pockets and chunky bites.
Servings 9 Cookies
Calories 356kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 340 g (12 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 egg large
- 100 g (½ cup) butter unsalted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla optional
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chocolate chunks
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg, unsalted butter, and vanilla. Mix with a spatula until a thick dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chocolate chunks.
- Use a 5.5 cm cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared tray. You should get 9 cookies.
- For taller thicker cookies, chill the tray of scooped dough in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly set. Baking times will vary with different ovens.
- Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
NOTES
- Use unsalted butter so you control the flavor balance.
- For thicker cookies, chill the scooped dough on the tray for 20 minutes before baking.
- Baking times will vary with every oven.
- A 5.5 cm cookie scoop makes 9 large cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
NUTRITION
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 391mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
