Description
Quick and easy sugar cookies emerge from classic cake mix, creating irresistible treats that blend simplicity with sweet satisfaction. Bakers can enjoy these delightful cookies as a simple dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) cake mix (white or yellow)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Colored sugar (optional)
- Frosting (optional)
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Position oven rack in center position, preheat to 350F (175C), and line baking sheet with parchment paper for seamless cookie release.
- Dough Composition: Whisk cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until smooth, creating a uniform, glossy mixture that blends ingredients harmoniously.
- Cookie Shaping: Craft consistent cookie spheres by rolling tablespoon-sized dough portions between palms, optionally rolling in sprinkles or colored sugar for added texture and visual intrigue.
- Baking Configuration: Distribute dough balls across prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart to allow gentle expansion and ensure even heat circulation during baking process.
- Thermal Transformation: Slide baking sheet into preheated oven, baking 8-10 minutes until cookie edges turn delicately golden and centers remain slightly tender, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling Protocol: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, facilitating structural stabilization, then transfer to wire cooling rack for complete temperature reduction and texture refinement.
- Optional Embellishment: Elevate presentation by drizzling with melted chocolate, applying decorative frosting, or sprinkling additional garnishes to enhance flavor complexity and aesthetic appeal.
Notes
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for cake mix, butter, eggs, and vanilla to maintain the perfect cookie texture and consistency.
- Control Dough Temperature: Let melted butter cool slightly before mixing to prevent egg scrambling and ensure smooth dough formation.
- Avoid Overcrowding: Space cookies 2 inches apart to allow proper spreading and prevent cookies from merging during baking.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Watch cookies closely during last 2 minutes of baking; golden edges with soft centers indicate perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg