Pancake Mix Cookies
Pancake Mix cookies are the ultimate baking shortcut you never knew you needed.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a warm, chewy, bakery-style cookie recipe without the hassle of starting from scratch.
You’ll learn how to transform an everyday box of pancake mix into a sweet treat that tastes homemade and comforting, with a foolproof and versatile base that lets you customize with chocolate chips, sprinkles, or seasonal add-ins.
These cookies will become a go-to recipe.
Can you make cookies with pancake mix?
Yes, you can! The mix already contains flour, leavening, and a bit of sweetness, so with a few simple additions like butter, egg, and vanilla, you’ll have soft, chewy cookies that come together in minutes.
How to Make Cookies with Pancake Mix
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- Simply mix pancake mix, softened butter, an egg, and vanilla together. Stir just until the ingredients come together to keep your cookies tender instead of tough.
- Then fold in any favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden. Since every oven is different, check at the 9–10 minute mark to avoid overbaking.
- Let them cool before enjoying.
Yes! Shape the dough into balls and freeze them. When a cookie craving strikes, bake from frozen—just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
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Pancake Mix Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups pancake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips nuts, dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pancake mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, fold in your favorite mix-ins.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
This recipe was easy, however, without add ins, it’s really more biscuits than cookies. I wish I had added peanut butter or something sweet.
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