Description
These cookies bake up tender rounds bursting with vanilla cake mix flavor and pockets of gooey chocolate. Crispy at the edges, they offer a pillowy center that reminds you of a birthday celebration in every mouthful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup dry vanilla cake mix
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cake mix, and milk powder until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt until just combined, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor before baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Use candy-coated sprinkles for a fun confetti effect.
- Recipe yields about 24 medium cookies.