Description
These M&M Cakies are easy, colorful cookies made from a simple cake mix base, eggs, oil, and vanilla, packed with M&M candies and optional mini chocolate chips. They bake into soft, cakey treats perfect for quick desserts, parties, or whenever you need a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for topping)
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir everything together until a thick, cohesive dough forms.
- Add M&Ms and Chocolate Chips: Fold in 1 cup of M&M candies and, if using, 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to evenly distribute the candies throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Top Cookies: Press a few extra M&Ms onto the top of each cookie for a colorful and appealing finish before baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft to achieve a cakey texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These cookies have a soft, cakey texture that sets them apart from traditional crunchy cookies.
- Great for parties or quick, fun treats any time.
- Try swapping out the yellow cake mix for other flavors or using seasonal M&M varieties for customized fun.
- Avoid overbaking; cookies will firm up as they cool, so slightly soft centers are perfect right out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
