Cake Mix Gingerbread Cookies (3 Ingredients)

stack of fluffy gingerbread cookies with white chocolate drizzle on top.

Cake Mix Gingerbread Cookies (3 Ingredients)

These gingerbread cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and full of classic gingerbread flavor...and just 3 ingredients!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake mix cookies, christmas cookies, Gingerbread

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Servings cookies

Calories 281kcal

Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Cost $5

Equipment

Cookie sheet
Wire cooling rack
Non-stick silicone baking mats
Medium cookie scooper
Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1 box spice cake mix see notes section for size suggestions
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
1.5 cups white chocolate chips optional, for mix-in or drizzle

Instructions

To Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs. Stir to mix until no dry patches remain.
If using white chocolate chips, or any other mix-ins, fold them into the batter. We used about 3/4 cup of white chocolate chips.
Form the dough into balls that are about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size, placing 2-3 inches apart on the prepared pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cookies have puffed up.
Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer with a spatula to a wire cooling rack.
If adding a white chocolate drizzle like we did, let the cookies cool completely. Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring between, until melted and smooth. Scoop into a piping bag with small round tip and drizzle on top of the cookies.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate and does not include any mix-ins or toppings.

Yield – Makes about 12 cookies, depending on scoop size.

Cake Mix – Any brand works. A 13.25-oz box makes very soft, moist cookies (almost underbaked-style). A 15.25-oz box creates a more cake-like texture.

Storage – Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. If stacking, place parchment paper between layers.

Freezing – Cookies freeze well. Wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw at room temperature. Add any drizzle or toppings after freezing.

Customize – Add mix-ins like chopped pecans or finish with frosting, drizzle, or other favorite toppings.

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