You can have both cake and cookies.Baking cookies from cake mix makes them soft and fluffy, and it's quick and easy.If you want an extra decadent dessert, you can top your cookies with homemade frosting.Have your cake and eat it, too, in cookie form.
Step 1: The oven needs to be set to 350 F.
The oven takes about 20 to 30 minutes to heat up.When you are ready to bake the cookies, turn it on so that they are at the right temperature.If you want to warm up your oven quicker, turn it on the broil setting first.Before you bake the cookies, switch to the regular bake setting.
Step 2: Put the box of cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs in the bowl.
Use a spoon or an electric mixer to blend the 1 18.25 ounces box of cake mix, 2 cup (120 ml) of vegetable oil, and 2 eggs together.Make sure there are no clumps of cake mix left.1/2 cup of butter can be used as an alternative to vegetable oil.You can use a different type of oil.If you want a lower fat option, use 2 cup of applesauce instead of the oil.
Step 3: Add in 1 cup of add-ins, like chocolate chips, if you are using them.
If you want to add mix-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts, fold them into the batter now.If you want to add more to the taste, start with 1 cup of the ingredient of your choice.Continue stirring until the batter is spread evenly.Depending on your taste, you can choose any mix-ins.
Step 4: Scoop 1 in mounds of dough onto the baking sheet.
The scoops of dough should be placed 1.5 inches apart on the sheet.This allows the cookies room to spread while they bake.If you want to help your cookies bake more evenly, lay a piece of paper over the baking sheet before you put the dough on top.The dough can be transferred onto the sheet with a spoon or cookie scoop.
Step 5: For 8 to 10 minutes, place the cookies in the oven.
To bake all of your cookies evenly, place the sheet on the middle rack, where the hot air can circulate best.The edges of the cookies are firm, but the centers are soft.When the cookies are done, they will be a golden-brown color.The clock app on your phone can be used to keep track of time.
Step 6: The cookies should be taken off the sheet to cool.
When your cookies are done baking, take them out of the oven.Remove the cookie from the sheet and place them on a paper towel or wire cooling rack.The heat of the pan will continue to cook the cookies if you leave them on the baking sheet.You can decorate your cookies after they have cooled.Store cookies in a container or bag at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.If you want to keep them longer, place the container in the freezer for 3 months.
Step 7: The butter and chocolate should be melted in the microwave.
6 ounces of butter and 1/2 cup of chopped white chocolate can be placed in a microwave-safe bowl.After each minute, stir the mixture in 1-minute intervals.Continue microwaving until the ingredients are completely smooth.You can use white chocolate chips or chop up a bar.If you want the butter to melt faster, take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before.To make it softer, place it at room temperature.
Step 8: The cream cheese, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract should be beaten together.
A spoon or electric mixer can be used to combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar, and a small amount of vanilla extract.The mixture is smooth when Stir them together.You should allow the cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before baking.Neufchatel cheese can be used for a lower-fat frosting.
Step 9: The melted chocolate and butter should be combined with the cream cheese.
The chocolate and butter should be put into the bowl with the other ingredients.To make a smooth frosting, beat the contents of the bowl together.If you want to make colorful cookies, add 2 to 3 drops of food coloring to the icing and blend it with no streaks.If you need to add more powdered sugar to your frosting, you can do it until you like it.
Step 10: Once the cookies are cooled, spread the frosting on them.
Icing is placed on the center of each cookie.Spread the icing over the top of the cookie with a butter knife.If you want to make fancy decorations or designs, put the frosting into a piping bag and then pipe it onto the cookie in the pattern of your choice.Before frosting the cookies, make sure they are completely cooled.The icing will run off if there isn't a way to stop it.You can keep the frosting in the freezer for up to 6 months if you don't use it right away.