Cake Mix Snickerdoodles
- MAKES
- 2 1/2 dozen cookies
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
When it comes to simple cookie recipes, this one can't be beat. Start with cake mix and in a few easy steps, end up with a freshly baked batch of Snickerdoodles!
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (18-1/4-ounce) package white cake mix (see Note)
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
What to Do
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, butter, egg, and vanilla with a spoon until dough forms. (Some dry mix will remain.) Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll balls in sugar mixture, then place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set. Remove from baking sheets to cooling racks.
Notes
We tested this recipe with both the 18.25 ounce box as well as a 15.25 ounce box of cake mix and both batches of cookies came out the same. Either size box will work for this recipe.
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gp1941 1844006
Dec 28, 2016
This is such a great recipe!! I also omitted the cinnamon and just made sugar cookies added a little frosting, my grand kids think I a make the best cookies ever!!! Easy and yummy!
Member 5746629
Sep 08, 2015
Can we use cooking oil for this instead of butter? if so how much?
Test Kitchen Team
Sep 09, 2015
While we haven't tried it with this recipe, we have used oil in similar recipes and believe it should work. If you try it with oil, you will need a 1/2 cup. Please let us know how they turn out for you!
vonbugler 9241507
Jul 24, 2014
Great tasting, easy and quick!! I used unsalted butter and they were fine.
ellabella0720 5239 295
Jul 22, 2014
do you think it would help if we uesed 3 tbsp of sugar if it is to salty? thanks
Test Kitchen Team
Jul 22, 2014
Hello! You can try using unsalted butter, instead of salted butter. The Test Kitchen hasn't tried it this way, but doesn't think that adding a little bit of sugar would hurt. :) Enjoy!
debinator 2580303
May 31, 2014
For people with a dairy allergy/intolerance, use the Duncan Hines Classic yellow cake mix, 2 eggs and 1/4 cup oil. Works great and tastes great too without the butter!
s3016 8071356
Mar 15, 2014
I made these today. It made 2 dozen.They are good, but a little salty. Must be the cake mix I used. Very easy to make. A little crumbly while rolling them into balls but they turned out good. I would make again if I wanted good cookies in a hurry.
karlarainville 727 2180
Feb 03, 2014
Delicious! Made these cookies for a Super Bowl party. Many comments were made on how good they were and they were gobbled up. One person even said they were the best he ever had. So easy to make.
jmadamstx 1819097
Feb 02, 2014
Fast. Easy.Yummy..make a double batch cuz you'll eat them all...made during halftime.
tedro1 7562977
Feb 01, 2014
I made these last year for the big game 2013 and they didn't last 30 mins. I am making them this year. But I am making a hole lot more this year! Thanks !!!!!
maureenbabella 205 3583
Jan 25, 2014
I knew I wanted this recipe when I frst saw it ! I can't to try it ! Thank You !
busbabbts 7720967
Jan 24, 2014
Looked good when you were making it on tv, thought I would try it. I am going to make them tonight. thanks.
2clover27 2758802
Jan 23, 2014
Can't wait until tomorrow I am going to make these. One batch with a white cake mix and another with a yellow cake mix but I think I will add some orange zest give it a zing
mikerm7 6965114
Jan 23, 2014
Can I make these with yellow cake mix instead!!!! Too cold out to run to the store and that is all I have at the moment, LOL??????
pj jones 66
Jan 23, 2014
Yes, I made them with yellow cake mix and they turned out just fine for us. Didnt last to long though. ;-)
kuhn4 12341234
Jan 22, 2014
I am a diabetic. could I use a artificial sweetner instead of the sugar, and have it still taste the same?
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 23, 2014
Some artificial sweeteners have an after taste like Splenda, so they will make the cookie taste different. Try a natural sweetener like Stevia or Truvia and they wont make the cookie taste different.
kdnspoon 6161139
Jan 22, 2014
Please note that the size (weight) of most cake mixes have changed to 15.25 ounces - which will definitely affect this recipe.
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 22, 2014
We tested this recipe with the 15.25 ounce box of cake mix as well as the 18.25 ounce box and both batches of cookies came out the same way, so either size box will work. :-)
berkley18
Nov 12, 2013
To keep your cookies soft, place a slice of bread in the bottom of the container they are in. They will keep soft for two weeks if they last that long. If they do and the bread has become hard, just replace with a new slice.
berkley18
Nov 12, 2013
To keep my cookies soft I place a slice of bread in the bottom of the container they are in. They will stay soft for two weeks if you can get them to last that long.
Honeybun64
Jun 16, 2013
This is so easy to make. & taste so yummy. & a lot easier then going through the old methond. Love them. Thanks, Jackie C. Virginia Beach, Va.
jmpreston7682 5566 968
Jun 07, 2013
just rolling a vanilla cookie in cinnamon sugar does not make it a Snickerdoodle. If you want these to taste more like an authentic Snickerdoodle, I would suggest adding 1 - 1 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar....this is the ingredient that puts the "doodle" in the Snickerdoodle. Otherwise its just a cinnamon cookie. It's a pet peeve of mine.....lol
Half Pint 13
Aug 18, 2013
this cream of tartar is that the tartar sauce you use for fish? Like in the squeeze bottle? As you can tell i've never made these before. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Um I have to rate this but don't know so i will just hit the middle thanks again.
Bev 36
Aug 18, 2013
cream of tarter is found in the spice department . It is a white powder form not the tarter sauce used for fish. I have found a lot of cake mixes are less than 18.25 ounces. so check before you buy. I have not tried these cookies yet, the reason for my ratting
msmith6061
Feb 22, 2015
What does the cream of tartar do to make a snickerdoodle a snickerdoodle? I am curious.
cindycrisafi 71327 06
Feb 25, 2013
Outstanding!!!! Make sure you have lots of milk and hot tea and coffee ready to serve...
elainereiter1945 4 069479
Feb 22, 2013
grate cookie recipe- served them to a public meeting for the Historical Society- loved by all ages ! compliments, compliments , compliments!!!
elainereiter1945 4 069479
Feb 22, 2013
OPPS! GRATE SHOULD BE SPELLED ...GREAT!!! IN A HURRY TO MAKE COOKIES FOR ANOTHER PUBLIC MEETING!!
jthelander1231
Dec 09, 2012
I loved these cookies - quite addicting. If, like me, you're a big fan of raw dough, take these out of the oven a few minutes early. Helps them stay nice and soft even a couple of days later.
KATHY0
Dec 07, 2012
These cookies were great, very easy to make and you would never know it was made with a cake mix. I have made them three time in one week.
latula2003 0958930
Oct 22, 2012
I tried them and they were pretty good. They were so easy and fast but I had an after taste. I'll try again in case of "my" mistake, otherwise back to the old fashioned snickerdoodle. I tried with a white Pillsbury pudding in the mix; would that make a difference?
taxorganizer 66197 21
Sep 06, 2012
Wonderful and easy!! I couldn't get a white cake so I tried a French Vanilia. If you like vanilia you will love this!!
wineglass
Jul 31, 2012
I'm trying yellow cake mix too! That's what I have on hand, I just can't imagine it making a difference since the yoke of the egg is also added. White cake just uses the egg "white" and never uses butter or vanilla. will post how they turn out. (They better be great because now I'm craving them!!! HA HA HA!
fedaywer 2609485
May 31, 2012
Can yellow cake mix be used in place of white cake mix, & will it affect the baking tiuime?
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