Get ready to indulge in a holiday treat that’s as easy as it is delicious!
These chocolate cake mix cookies with peppermint bring together the rich, fudgy taste of chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint bark, making them the perfect treat for the season.
Starting with a simple box of cake mix, these cookies are great for anyone who craves a festive dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
Whether baking for a holiday cookie swap, a cozy party, or a quick, chocolatey snack, these cookie recipes are sure to become a new seasonal favorite!
Are Chocolate Cookies Made from Cake Mix soft & chewy?
Yes! Cake mixes gives cookies a tender, cake-like texture that stays moist, while the melted butter and eggs help create that chewy bite. If you prefer an even softer cookie, you can slightly underbake them by taking them out a minute or two early. Just be sure to let them cool on the baking sheet so they finish setting up without getting too crispy!
How do you make chocolate cake mix cookies?
Combine a box of chocolate cake mix with butter and eggs until smooth.
Gently fold in chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candy, and chunks of peppermint bark for a festive crunch and added sweetness. If you want a subtler peppermint flavor, reduce the amount of crushed peppermint candy.
Scoop out dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes.
Once they’re out of the oven, sprinkle extra chocolate chips, peppermint candy, and bark on top for a delicious, holiday-ready finish!
Keep the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Flat cookies can result from melted butter that’s too warm or overmixing the dough, both of which can make the cookies spread too much. To avoid this, make sure the melted butter is slightly cooled before mixing, and avoid over-beating the dough. Chilling the dough for about 15 minutes before baking can also help the cookies hold their shape!
Chocolate cake mix cookies are super versatile! You can add chocolate chips, crushed peppermint, peanut butter cups or white chocolate chips for extra richness. For texture, mix in chopped nuts or pretzel pieces. If you’re feeling adventurous, add a swirl of peanut butter, caramel bits, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
Typically, bake chocolate cake mix cookies for 8-10 minutes at 350°F. The cookies should look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven, as they’ll continue to set while cooling. For a chewy cookies, take them out on the earlier side.
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If you’re loving the sweet and minty flavors of chocolate and peppermint, you’re in for a treat with these other holiday-inspired delights! From Yellow Cake Mix Recipes to Cake Mix Cookie Recipes, there’s a flavor for every festive craving. Try decadent Mint Oreo Desserts or whip up Chocolate Peppermint Mini Bundt Cakes for a show-stopping Christmas dessert. And to complete your holiday baking lineup try a Christmas Peppermint Cheesecake!
Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Get that cozy, chocolate-mint goodness with these chocolate cake mix cookies! Made with crushed peppermint, they’re perfect for holiday parties and cookie trays.
Ingredients
- 1 box of triple chocolate cake mix
- ⅓ unsalted sweet cream butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ C Semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ C crushed peppermint candy
- 1 C white chocolate peppermint bark chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper
- Using a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter, and eggs until combined
- Fold in the ½ C of chocolate chips, ½ C of crushed peppermint candy and ½ C of the white chocolate peppermint bark chunks
- Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop out the dough and place it ontothe cookie sheet and gentle press down into a disk
- Bake in the oven for 8 minutes
- Remove from oven and sprinkle a few more of the chocolate chips,
- crushed peppermint candy and white chocolate peppermint chunks
- Allow to cool completely before enjoying