Spiced Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

These easy Cake Mix Spice Cookies are made with just four ingredients. A simple holiday cookie recipe that delivers all the warm, seasonal spice flavors in a soft, chewy cookie.

These spice cookies are so easy!

Soft, chewy spice cookies are a favorite for holiday gatherings and cozy winter baking. This recipe uses a boxed spice cake mix as the base, which makes cookie dough in minutes and yields consistent flavor and texture without measuring a long list of spices.

Using cake mix as a shortcut is a smart time-saver. It creates perfectly sweet, tender cookies that work well for cookie trays, parties, or any time you want a quick homemade treat. With only four pantry staples, these cookies are ideal when you need something fast and delicious.

The dough is simple to mix, easy to shape, and bakes into slightly crisp edges with a soft center. Roll the dough in coarse sugar for a pretty, slightly crunchy finish that contrasts the melt-in-your-mouth spice flavor.

How to make cake mix spice cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir until the mixture forms a thick, slightly sticky batter.

The batter will be thick and slightly sticky — that’s normal and makes for a tender cookie.

Step 2: Scoop or roll the batter into balls (about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon each) and roll each ball in coarse granulated sugar to coat. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 3: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. The cookies will still be soft when removed from the oven; they finish setting as they cool.

Step 4: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Rolling them in sugar gives a delicate crunch on top while keeping the inside soft.

These cookies offer a cozy, spiced flavor that melts in your mouth. The coarse sugar adds a little crunch and sparkle, making them irresistible at the holidays or any time you want a quick seasonal treat.

These spice cookies are an easy, crowd-pleasing treat for the Christmas season. Keep a box of spice cake mix on hand to whip up a batch whenever you want a fast, flavorful cookie.

Recipe: Cake Mix Spice Cookies

Ingredients

• 15 oz box spice cake mix
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, or another neutral oil)
• Coarse granulated sugar, for rolling (about 1/3 cup)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the spice cake mix, eggs, and oil until a thick, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. Form the dough into balls and roll each one in coarse sugar. Place on a prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned. Allow to sit 1–2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per cookie, approximate)

• Calories: 160 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 19 g
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Sugar: 13 g

Tips & Variations

• For a different finish, roll cookies in cinnamon sugar or colored sanding sugar instead of coarse sugar.
• Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts, small chocolate chips, or finely chopped dried fruit to the dough before rolling for extra texture.
• If you prefer a richer flavor, try using melted butter in place of oil, or swap in light olive oil for a subtle savory note.
• Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a sealed container or freezer bag and thaw at room temperature before serving.