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    Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies

    Modified: Dec 2, 2022 · Published: Apr 20, 2021 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    Do you like rich, fudgy, chocolate cookie recipes? Then you will love these Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies . The only thing better than a good chocolate cookie is a good chocolate butterscotch cookie. That's right, these cookies have the wonderful flavors of chocolate and butterscotch all in one.

    But even better than that, they are made using cake mix. That means you need just five ingredients to make them. You'll also love our Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies and our Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies Recipe.

    stacked chocolate butterscotch cake mix cookies

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    Ingredients

    • Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
    • Eggs
    • Canola oil
    • Vanilla
    • Butterscotch chips
    ingredients needed to make cake mix cookies

    How to make chocolate butterscotch cake mix cookies

    To make these delicious chocolate cookies, you will need a 15.25 oz box of chocolate fudge cake mix. Betty Crocker makes a good one.

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Add box of chocolate fudge cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, and ⅓ cup of canola oil to a large bowl.

    chocolate cake mix, oil and eggs in a bowl

    Mix until all the ingredients are combined.

    chocolate cake mix in a bowl

    Now it's time to add 1 cup of butterscotch chips.

    chocolate cake mix in a bowl with butterscotch chips
    chocolate cake mix in a bowl with butterscotch chips

    Mix until the butterscotch chips have been incorporated into the dough.

    chocolate cookie batter with butterscotch chips

    Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your cookie sheet and drop cookies by rounded tablespoonful onto the paper spaced about 2 inches apart. You should be able to get 12 cookies on a cookie sheet.

    chocolate butterscotch cookies on a baking sheet

    Bake these Chocolate Butterscotch cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees or until the tops have browned a bit. You will want to take these out of the oven when they are still a bit soft in the middle.

    Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies on a pan

    Remove the cookies from the pan and place on a cooling rack to cool.

    Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies on a baking rack

    Since this recipe is so easy to make, it is a perfect one to cook with kids. Just supervise them when it comes to the oven.

    Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

    These chocolate cookies are so soft and moist. They make the perfect snack or midday treat just like our Strawberry Kiss Cake Mix Cookies Recipe and our Christmas Peppermint Blossoms Recipe.

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    Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies

    Vicky
    These Chocolate Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies are simple to make thanks to cake mix. Just 5 ingredients needed to make these rich, chocolaty cookies with butterscotch.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 110 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix 15.25 oz
    • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips.

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pour the chocolate cake mix into a large bowl.
    • Add in ⅓ cup of oil.
    • Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the bowl.
    • Now it's time to add 1 cup of butterscotch chips.
    • 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 10-12 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: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 181mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 27IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cake mix cookies, chocolate butterscotch cake mix cookies
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    I don't have butterscotch chips. What can I use instead?

    You can use any kind of chip you have on hand - chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, etc... Obviously, you will lose the wonderful butterscotch flavor.

    Can I freeze cake mix cookies?

    Yes, after they are baked you can freeze them. When ready to eat, thaw for 15-20 minutes.

    Will cake mix cookies be soft?

    Yes, as long as they are not over baked. I like to take mine out at exactly 10 minutes for soft cookies.

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    1. Beth Sachs says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:11 am

      5 stars
      These butterscotch cookies look so inviting! my kids are going to love them.

      Reply
    2. Tara says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:01 am

      5 stars
      Oooh I love that fudgy texture and how easily the cookies come together. So perfect paired with the butterscotch chips.

      Reply
    3. Beth says

      April 21, 2021 at 2:17 am

      5 stars
      These look so yummy and addicting! My family is going to be all over these cookies! Making these later this week! Perfect for family game night, so excited!

      Reply
    4. Anjali says

      April 21, 2021 at 1:00 am

      5 stars
      These cookies were so decadent and delicious!! My kids and I had a blast making them today!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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