Description
These Easy Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with that nostalgic cinnamon-sugar magic. Made with just a handful of ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, this shortcut recipe uses a box of yellow cake mix to simplify baking without sacrificing flavor or texture. Perfect for quick treats, gift bags, or holiday cookie trays!
Ingredients
2 large eggs
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon to create the coating.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir or mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
4. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll into smooth balls.
5. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
6. Place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers appear slightly soft.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 15–20 minutes before baking can help prevent excess spreading and produce puffier cookies.
For a flavor twist, try adding 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough.
To reheat stored cookies, microwave for 10 seconds to bring back the soft, fresh-baked texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg