Name: Valentine Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American

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March 6, 2026

These Valentine chocolate cake mix cookies are a super quick and easy treat to make for Valentines day. Moist chocolatey cookies in less than 15 minutes they are truly perfect for the ones you love. They are a quick way to make a fudgy cookie with only a few ingredients. Perfect for a quick sweet treat when you don’t have a lot of time.

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Valentine Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix with egg and oil.

Roll cookie dough into balls about 2 inches across.

Flatten each with the bottom of a glass. Add sprinkles as desired.

Bake at 350 for 8-12 minutes or until centers are set.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the cake mix just until combined; overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, cake-like cookies instead of fudgy ones.
Chill Dough for Better Shape 🧊
Refrigerate the dough for 10-15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and help the cookies maintain their shape while developing a chewy center.
Use Room Temperature Eggs 🥚
Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing so they incorporate evenly with the oil, creating a smoother batter and more moist final texture.
Slightly Underbake for Maximum Fudginess 🍫
Remove cookies from the oven when the edges are set but the center still looks slightly underdone; they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet for that perfect fudgy texture.
Add Extra Oil for Moisture 💧
Increase the oil by 2-3 tablespoons beyond the recipe to compensate for the cake mix's tendency to dry out and ensure bakery-quality moist cookies.

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