Do you enjoy snickerdoodle cookies but find the process of creating them from scratch to be time-consuming? We have a quick and easy shortcut for Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies that will have you enjoying the delightful flavor of snickerdoodles in no time! You can easily make soft, chewy, cinnamon-flavored snickerdoodle cookies by using a simple cake mix. We have made other cake mix cookie recipes in the past such as Lemon Cake Mix Cookies and Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies.
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⭐Why This Recipe is Awesome
- Since these snickerdoodle cookies with cake mix are easy to make, you don't need to be an experienced baker.
- Cake mix snickerdoodles are very versatile. You can change up the taste by changing the flavor of cake mix used.
- Snickerdoodles using cake mix make a soft cookie with crunchy edges. Yum!
🥣Ingredient Notes
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix - Makes it super easy to make these cookies.
- Cinnamon - When mixed with sugar provides the perfect cinnamon topping for these cookies.
- Granulated sugar - The cookie dough will be rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture before placing in the oven.
📋Step by Step Instruction
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Combine the box of cake mix, large eggs, and oil in a large bowl.
STEP 3: Mix the ingredients until well combined and a dough has formed.
STEP 4: Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into cookie dough balls and set aside.
STEP 5: In a separate bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon.
STEP 6: Roll each of the cookie balls in the cinnamon sugar coating until they are evenly coated.
STEP 7: Place the sugar-coated cookies a few inches apart onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Flatten the dough balls with a spoon and sprinkle a little of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
STEP 8: Bake the cake mix cookies for 10-12 minutes in a 350 degree oven. When you remove the cookies from the oven allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes.
STEP 9: Place the snickerdoodle cake mix cookies on a cooling rack to cool for a few minutes.
This easy snickerdoodle recipe makes cookies that are a great snack or dessert. They pair wonderfully with a cold glass of milk.
The warm cinnamon flavors really makes these soft cookies shine. They may be my new favorite cookie - or at least tied with our Chocolate Chip Cookies.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: Use room-temperature eggs which will result in a more tender cookie.
Tip 2: Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on the baking sheet will keep cookies from sticking and make clean-up easy.
🤷🏻♀️Recipe FAQs
What size cookie scoop did you use for cake mix snickerdoodle cookies?
I use a medium cookie scoop that fits 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. This makes 1-inch balls.
How do you store snickerdoodle cookies made with cake mix?
You can store these in an airtight container for up to five days. You can freeze them in between pieces of parchment paper for 2-3 months.
Why are my snickerdoodles flat?
Since oven temperatures vary, you might want to try lowering the temperature by 5 degrees for the second batch. Also, greasing the pan can cause the cookie dough to spread. Parchment paper will be enough to keep the cookies from sticking.
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📖 Recipe
Cake Mix Snickerdoodle Cookies
Equipment
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix
- ⅓ cup canola oil vegetable oil works too
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix and canola oil to a large bowl.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large bowl.
- Mix together until a dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop, form the dough into cookie dough balls and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll each of the cookie balls in the cinnamon sugar coating until they are evenly coated.
- Place the sugar-coated cookies a few inches apart onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Flatten the dough balls with a spoon and sprinkle a little of the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. When you remove them from the oven allow them to cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes.
- Place the cookies on a cooling rack to cool for a few minutes.
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Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs which will result in a more tender cookie.
- Using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on the baking sheet will keep cookies from sticking and make clean-up easy.
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Sara Welch
Whipped up a batch of these this afternoon and they did not disappoint! Quick, easy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!
Suja md
Delicious yet simple recipe that the whole family loved. Can’t wait to make it again!
Beth
These cookies are the best things I've ever had. I love all that classic snickerdoodle flavor combined with the soft texture you can only get from cake mix cookies. Yum!
Ali
I love snickerdoodle cookies, but I didn’t know you could make them with cake mix — it seems so much easier! Can’t wait to try them.