You only need four ingredients to make these White Cake Mix Cookies studded with M&M’s — a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Cake Mix Cookies
These white cake mix cookies are a dependable, simple treat I turn to when time is short. With only a few minutes of prep and a single boxed cake mix, you can have soft, colorful cookies perfect for bake sales, parties, or an easy homemade dessert.
Cake mix cookies are versatile and forgiving — swap flavors or mix-ins to suit the occasion. This version uses a box of white cake mix and M&M’s for a festive, colorful cookie.
White Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients
- 1 box (16.25 oz) white cake mix — any brand
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil — olive oil, vegetable oil, or another neutral oil
- 1 cup M&M’s — use seasonal colors for holidays
How to make white cake mix cookies
Step 1: Make the batter. In a mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and oil. Beat until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Step 2: Fold in the M&M’s with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed through the dough.
Step 3: Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. Drop large spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet (a mini cookie scoop works well). Press a few extra M&M’s onto the tops of the dough if you like.
Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes. Watch the cookies closely and remove them when the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cake Mix Cookies Variations
This base recipe is easy to adapt:
- Cake mix: use yellow, chocolate, or funfetti cake mix instead of white for different flavors and colors.
- Fat: swap the oil for an equal amount of melted and slightly cooled butter for a richer flavor.
- Mix-ins: replace M&M’s with chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or other candies to change the texture and taste.
M&M Cake Mix Cookies FAQ
Yes. Any boxed cake mix flavor can be used to make these cookies.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Yes. Substitute an equal amount of melted, slightly cooled butter for the oil if you prefer.
More yummy recipes using cake mix
- Yellow Cake Mix Cookies
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake Mix Sugar Cookies
- Funfetti Cookie Recipe
- Snickerdoodles From Cake Mix
- Brownies From Cake Mix
- Blueberry Muffins From Cake Mix
- Banana Bread With Cake Mix
- Apple Dump Cake
- Cake Bars
White Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 16.25 oz box white cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil (olive or vegetable)
- 1 cup M&M’s
Instructions
- Combine cake mix, eggs, and oil in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the M&M’s with a rubber spatula.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop dough by large spoonfuls or use a mini scoop onto the sheet.
- Top with extra M&M’s if desired.
- Bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes, until edges are set. Remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 26 g,
Protein: 2 g,
Fat: 9 g