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    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    Published: Mar 31, 2021 · Modified: Jul 28, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    One of my favorite desserts is carrot cake, so is it any wonder that I decided to try my hand at baking carrot cake cookies? Now, I am also a fan of easy, so I used one of my favorite supermarket shortcuts to make these cookies - cake mix! That's right, you can use cake mix to make delicious, soft and yummy cookies. It is the easiest way to bake cookies. So let's bake up some Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies.

    I used one of my favorite supermarket shortcuts to make these Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies - cake mix! That's right, you can use cake mix to make delicious, soft and yummy cookies. It is the easiest way to bake cookies.

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    Why this cookie recipe is awesome

    • Just 4 ingredients
    • Easier to make than carrot cake
    • 15 minutes start to finish
    • Makes wonderfully chewy carrot cake cookies
    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    Ingredients

    • Carrot cake mix
    • Canola oil or vegetable oil
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla
    carrot cake mix, canola oil, vanilla, eggs

    How to make cookies with cake mix

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the carrot cake mix into a large bowl.

    bowl with carrot cake mix

    Add in ⅓ cup of oil.

    bowl with carrot cake mix and oil

    Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the bowl.

    eggs oil and carrot cake mix

    Mix until all the ingredients have been thoroughly combined.

    carrot cake mix in a bowl

    Use a tablespoon to scoop out the cookie dough and place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet a few inches apart.

    carrot cake cookies on a cookie sheet

    Bake for 8-9 minutes. You'll want to remove these before they completely firm up. This way they will stay soft later.

    carrot cake cookies on a cookie sheet

    After you remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes and then move them to a baking rack to cool.

    carrot cake cookies on a cooling rack

    These carrot cake cookies make a great Easter treat, but I enjoy them any time of year,

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    I have also made these carrot cake cookies from cake mix with some chopped walnuts and they have added a nice crunch.

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    I love how these cake mix carrot cake cookies stay soft. You can store them in a airtight container for 3-5 days and they will remain soft.

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    These cookies make a great afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or tea. Yum!

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies on a white plate

    These cookies taste great on their own, but you can also add some cream cheese frosting to them to get a real carrot cake flavor. I also added some green and orange sprinkles because I was feeling extra festive. Enjoy this yummy dessert made with carrot cake mix!

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies with frosting

    📖 Recipe

    cake mix carrot cake cookies 15

    Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies

    I used one of my favorite supermarket shortcuts to make these Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies - cake mix! That's right, you can use cake mix to make delicious, soft and yummy cookies. It is the easiest way to bake cookies.
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 109kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 box carrot cake mix 15.3 oz
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the carrot cake mix into a large bowl.
    • Add in ⅓ cup of oil.
    • Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the bowl.
    • Mix until all the ingredients have been thoroughly combined.
    • Use a tablespoon to scoop out the cookie dough and place the cookie dough on the cookie sheet a few inches apart.
    • Bake for 8-9 minutes. You’ll want to remove these before they completely firm up.
    • After you remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool for a few minutes and then move them to a baking rack to cool.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do cake mix cookies stay soft?

    Yes as long as they are not overbaked. You don't want to bake these cookies for longer than 10 minutes. I take mine out at 9 minutes.

    Can I freeze these cookies?

    Yes. I place mine in a zip top bag separated by sheets of wax paper. They can be kept frozen for 2-3 months. To thaw, simply remove them from the freezer and let them sit out for 1-2 hours.

    I don't have vegetable oil. What kind of oil can I use?

    If you don't have vegetable oil, any light colored oil will work. I have used canola oil in the past and it has worked well.

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    Comments

    1. Maike

      March 31, 2021 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies are SOO good and super easy to make. I'll definitely make them again. Thank you!

    2. Jill

      March 31, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      Great idea to use a cake mix for the base. The sprinkles are a nice touch too - so pretty!

    3. Cathleen

      March 31, 2021 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      Can't go wrong with cake mix cookies! These look perfect! Bookmarked for later, thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

    4. Sara Welch

      March 31, 2021 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Whipped up a batch of these this afternoon and they do not disappoint! So easy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!

    5. Julie

      March 31, 2021 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! These are going to the top of my to bake list for Easter!

    6. Jacqueline Meldrum

      March 31, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are so different and perfect for Easter. I bet they taste great.

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