Description
These Halloween Cake Mix Cookies are a fun and easy treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with a rich dark chocolate cake mix and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and festive Halloween M&M candies, they’re a delightful and colorful cookie that comes together quickly, making them ideal for last-minute parties or a simple, festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box dark chocolate cake mix (or any preferred cake mix)
- ½ cup oil (or melted butter, cooled)
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Halloween M&M candies (such as Halloween Candy Coated Milk Chocolate Minis, Black and Orange Happy Halloween Candy)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs. Mix them together just until incorporated to form the cookie dough.
- Add Chocolate and Candy: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Halloween M&M candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out even-sized dough balls. Place them on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. This chilling step prevents spreading and helps cookies hold their shape.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Arrange Cookies: Remove dough balls from the fridge and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Halloween treat!
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps keep the cookies from spreading too much and maintains a chewy texture.
- You can substitute the dark chocolate cake mix with any cake mix flavor you prefer to customize the taste.
- For a dairy-free version, use oil instead of butter and select dairy-free chocolate chips and candies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookies freeze well: freeze baked cookies individually and thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween cookies, cake mix cookies, chocolate cookies, festive cookies, easy Halloween treat, holiday baking
