Description

These Cake Mix Monster Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips, oats, and colorful candy-coated chocolates. Using a cake mix makes this recipe quick and easy — perfect for busy days when you want a fun treat without all the fuss. Great for parties, lunchboxes, or just a sweet snack!

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup quick oats
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup M&M’s or other candy-coated chocolates

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, oats, and brown sugar.
Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and M&M’s.
Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can swap out the M&M’s for other mix-ins like chopped nuts, mini marshmallows, or white chocolate chips.
For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish cooking on the tray.

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg