Easy 5-Ingredient Cake Mix Sugar Cookies

These Easy 5-Ingredient Cake Mix Sugar Cookies are perfect for when you need a quick sweet treat. Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, they only need a few minutes to prepare.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 1 box vanilla cake mix approximately 15.25 oz box
▢ 1 large egg
▢ 0.5 cup vegetable oil
▢ 0.25 cup sugar for rolling
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls, then roll each ball in sugar before placing on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

You can add sprinkles or colored sugar to the rolling sugar for a festive touch.

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