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Chocolate Toffee Cake Mix Cookies

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Cake mix cookies can be changed depending on the ingredients you have on hand! This recipe starts with a chocolate cake mix and includes toffee bits.

rows of baked chocolate cake mix cookies

Cake mix cookies are excellent for when you are short on time but they are also a good recipe for kids to help with because there are so few ingredients!

cookie ingredients in bowl

Start by putting the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and toffee bits in a bowl. Stir until combined.

Does this cake mix cookies recipe work with other kinds of cake mix?

Yes! You can use this same recipe with any flavor cake mix so go ahead and use what you have on hand. It’s such a quick, easy way to make cookies of various flavors. Here are a few more kinds to try:

  • White Cake Mix
  • Funfetti Cake Mix
  • Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • Strawberry Cake Mix
  • Yellow Cake Mix
chocolate toffee cake mix cookie dough in scoop

Use a cookie dough scoop or a tablespoon to scoop the dough into evenly sized dough balls.

What can I mix into cake mix cookies?

When making these chocolate toffee cake mix cookies, I used what I had on hand and that happened to be a chocolate cake mix and toffee bits. These cookies are so flexible though. You can stir in whatever you want or have on hand. Here are a few ideas:

  • semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • white chocolate chips
  • peanut butter chips
  • mint baking chips
  • M&M’s
  • chopped nuts
  • chopped candy bars
cookie dough balls on baking sheet

Place the chocolate toffee cake mix cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.

Why use a dough scoop when making cookies?

I grew up making cookies by dropping spoonfuls of dough on the pan and of course, that method still works. But nowadays, I always use a dough scoop when making cookies.

First of all, you get evenly sized cookies which makes them easier to line up on a platter for storage, stack in a cellophane bag for gifts, or put into a container for storage.

More importantly, having balls of dough that are the same size means that they will be done baking at the same time.

baked chocolate cookies

Bake at 375˚F for 6-8 minutes, until set.

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, if you don’t want to bake all of your cookies right away, you can freeze the extra dough balls. Prepare the cookie dough, put the excess cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined pan, and put them in the freezer. Once they are firm, move them to a plastic gallon-sized freezer bag.

When ready to bake, place them on a parchment-covered baking sheet and bake at 375˚F for 9-11 minutes.

chocolate cookie on spatula

What is the best way to cool cake mix cookies?

The best way to cool cake mix cookies is on a cooling rack. Leaving them on the baking sheet will cause them to continue cooking due to the hot pan. Moisture can also get trapped between the cookies and the baking sheet which can cause your cookies to get soggy.

The easiest way to move them from the cookie sheet to a cooling rack is to line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Slide the whole piece of parchment with the cookies on it onto the cooling rack.

Or you can slide the parchment paper with the chocolate toffee cake mix cookies onto the counter (if your counter can handle the heat). Then when they are set, use a spatula to gently lift the cookies from the parchment and place them directly on the cooling rack.

chocolate toffee cake mix cookie with bite taken

Can I frost the chocolate toffee cake mix cookies?

Yes, you can add frosting or icing to your cake mix cookies. You can spread it over the top, drizzle it on, or dip half of the cookie in icing. The great thing is that you can choose any icing or frosting you prefer.

For buttercream fans, you can find my buttercream frosting recipe here. And if you are a chocolate lover, you can find my chocolate buttercream frosting recipe here.

If you want to pipe icing on your cake mix cookies, check out my cookie icing guide here for a few recipes. Finally, you can simply melt white chocolate chips according to the instructions on the bag and use that for decorating the cookies.

stack of chocolate cake mix cookies

Want more cookie recipes? Try these next:

Classic Chocolate No Bake Cookies made with chocolate, peanut butter, and oats are done in minutes and are made with ingredients already stocked in your pantry!

Make Four Kinds of Christmas Cookies From One Basic Dough with this recipe. Prepare the dough ahead of time, freeze and bake later!

Our favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, gooey, and slightly crisp on the outside. This easy recipe results in flatter cookies that taste amazing!

Oatmeal M&M’s Cookies are a classic treat. This cookie recipe can be made with chocolate chips or M&M’s.

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rows of baked chocolate cake mix cookies

Chocolate Toffee Cake Mix Cookies

Yield: 27
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

Cake mix cookies can be made so many different ways depending on the ingredients you have on hand! This recipe starts with a chocolate cake mix and includes toffee bits.

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup toffee bits

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F
  2. Mix together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, canola oil, and toffee bits.
  3. Use a dough scoop (I used a one tablespoon size) or a tablespoon to make balls of dough. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 375˚F for 6-8 minutes, until set.
  5. Remove from baking sheet to cool.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 27 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 140mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 12gProtein: 1g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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Cuisine: American / Category: Cookies
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Comments

  1. Louise says

    May 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    These turned out Horrible. Picture of the cookies with the recipe looks great but I ended up with big Puffy ball cookies that tasted bitter. As if everyone here didn’t have enough to cry about during this quarantine time. Horrible-but they smell like chocolate-taste like cough syrup. Patience is not enough to fix these.

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    • Tonia says

      May 15, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Oh dear Louise! That is so sad! I can’t imagine why they would taste bitter and like cough syrup. I’ve been making cake mix cookies for over 25 years and have never had that happen. Is it possible that one of the ingredients was expired/rancid? What kind of cake mix did you use?

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  2. Melisse says

    December 10, 2011 at 8:05 am

    These look delicious! I’ll have to try them for a care package for Hubby. Thanks for posting 🙂

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  3. libraryfoxcreations says

    June 18, 2011 at 5:21 am

    I don’t bake much but I might have to make an exception for these… they sound delicious! 🙂

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  4. Katie @ This Chick Cooks says

    June 16, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Those cookies sound delicious. They look wonderful with the way you did the icing 🙂 KatiePS- I have a recipe party going on and I’d love for you to come and share your cookies!

    Reply
  5. www.StarHughes.com says

    June 16, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    These look incredible! I love toffee, so I’m sure these taste amazing!Star Hughes Living

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  6. Marlee says

    June 16, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Holy Crap! This looks delicious! I’ll definitely have to give it a try! Found you at the Thrilling Thursday’s blog hop and am glad I did! Am a happy new follower :). http://marleeindebt.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  7. Something Swanky Cupcakes and Desserts says

    June 16, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    I’d love for you to link this up to my Sweet Treats Party today! Hope to see you there,Ashtonwww.somethingswanky.com

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  8. Denise says

    June 16, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I found you on Thrilling Thursday Linky Party. I didn’t join since I haven’t created anything but I had to check out the projects everyone else did. Creative people inspire me and this project is an example of why so I am now following you. How yummy is all I can say! I hope you will follow me back http://talesfrommyjournal.blogspot.com I can be found in facebook too http://www.facebook.com/DeniseMartin.LillaRose and twitter @DeniseLillaRose If you like/follow me there I will do the same for you. When you stop by my blog, please check out my kind of fashion (hair jewelry).

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  9. Donene says

    June 16, 2011 at 1:31 pm

    Wow, those look delicious! Thanks for visiting and your nice comments1

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  10. Alexa says

    June 16, 2011 at 3:14 am

    They look to die for!!! Yummy!

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  11. Ana Degenaar says

    June 15, 2011 at 11:08 am

    I really needed this! Thank you

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