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Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies

Posted on October 29, 2018June 18, 2024
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Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies

Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are soft and buttery with a mild sweetness.   

Rainbow sprinkles add pops of pretty color. 

Quick and easy to make with a box of yellow cake mix and a few additional ingredients.

Recipe makes 20 to 24 cookies depending on size. 

 

Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies Updated 2021

 

THE INGREDIENTS

Yellow cake mix, pure vanilla extract, one egg, unsalted butter, and a package of cream cheese.

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DISCLOSURE (SPONSORED):  In 2018, I contacted General Mills to request complimentary boxes of cake mix.   The company shipped promptly.  Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are made with one of the complimentary boxes of Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix provided by General Mills.

I have not been paid to endorse their products nor any pictured product shown on this page.  All comments are my own.

 

DECORATE WITH SPRINKLES  

Sprinkle each cookie with sprinkles to add pretty spots of color. 

Sprinkles

THIS RECIPE IS A VARIATION OF BETTY CROCKER’S CAKE MIX GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES

In my adjusted version, the cookie dough is rolled in sprinkles instead of powdered sugar.  

 

BAKING TIPS

Use a large spoon or hand mixer to cream together cream cheese (softened), one stick of unsalted butter (softened), one egg, and one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.

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Use a large spoon or hand mixer to stir in yellow cake mix.

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Shape dough into 1-inch balls or larger if preferred.

Arrange cookie balls on ungreased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.  

 

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Flatten lightly with fingertips. 

Cover top with sprinkles (optional). 

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BAKE IN PREHEATED OVEN

Bake 12 to 15 minutes OR until soft and puffy. 

When they are done, they will appear under baked.  

Baking too long will make them dry.  

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COOL ON RACK

Immediately after removing cookies from oven, place on rack or large platter to cool.

Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies will become “slightly” firm while cooling. 

 

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MY AUNT LOVES THESE COOKIES

Immediately after baking the first batch of cookies, my precious aunt tasted one of the cookies.   She liked the soft texture and mild sweetness.  

 

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ENJOY!

 

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EDITOR’S NOTE (September 21, 2022):  I posted this recipe for the first time on October 18, 2018.  Today, I updated the info to make it easier to understand.   

 

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Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies Updated 2021
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Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies

Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are soft and buttery with a mild sweetness.   Rainbow sprinkles add pops of pretty color. Original recipe by Betty Crocker. Adjusted recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #cakemix, #creamcheesecakemixcookies, cookies
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Cornbread Millionaire
Cost: $15

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup (or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened Do not use margarine.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 box (15.25 oz.) yellow cake mix I used Betty Crocker's yellow cake mix.
  • colorful sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In medium sized bowl, combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Use a large spoon or a hand mixer (medium speed).
  • Pour in dry cake mix. Use a heavy spoon or hand mixer to thoroughly combine.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls or larger if preferred.
  • Flatten lightly. Cover each cookie with sprinkles (if using).
  • Place 1" apart on a cookie sheet that's ungreased or line with parchment paper.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes OR until soft and puffy. Baked cookies will be very tender and will look like they're not done. They will firm "slightly" while cooling. Avoid over baking because the cookies will be dry.
  • Immediately remove hot cookies from pan and place on rack or large platter to cool.
  • Makes 20 to 24 cookies depending on size.

Notes

Place cookies in an airtight container or zippered bag. 
Refrigerate up to 3 days.  

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14 thoughts on “Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies”

  1. Tweety says:
    February 26, 2022 at 10:25 pm

    Love these cookies! I have tried them with red velvet cake mix and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract …. With a dark chocolate piece on the top ! They rock too! I love the versatility of all the cake flavours that change the recipe but not the great outcome ! Thx for the original! They were my first !

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    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      March 28, 2022 at 8:57 am

      Thank you for sharing your delicious recipe!

      Reply
  2. Barbara says:
    December 29, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    Thank you. I made these years ago (minus the sprinkles) but wasn’t 100% certain I remembered the ingredients correctly. Just wanted to let you know, none of your photos are visible for more than a split second while scrolling thru. They quickly become covered with advertisements. The recipe itself is very thorough, but some folks need a visual aid as well.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      December 29, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Barbara! Thank you for visiting my blog and letting me know about the ads. I’ll ask the ad managers to check into it when they get back from holiday vacation next week. I agree visual aids are needed and should be visible without interference. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  3. Patty Miles says:
    December 19, 2021 at 8:09 am

    Can I substitute sour cream for cream cheese as my granddaughter doesn’t like cream cheese. Help!

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      December 19, 2021 at 8:50 am

      Hi Patty! Great question. Never tested this recipe with sour cream. Sounds like it’s worth a “test” to see how it works. Thank you for visiting my blog. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

      Reply
  4. Joyce Ford says:
    December 24, 2020 at 12:40 pm

    Can we substitute lemon cake and gtetthe same result.

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      December 24, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      Hi Joyce! Although lemon cake mix sounds good, I’ve never tested it with this recipe. My “guess” is yes. I would consider using lemon extract instead of vanilla extract. Thank you for visiting. Please come again!

      Reply
  5. GAIL M HOLLEMAN says:
    July 20, 2019 at 11:08 am

    You don’t mention when to add egg, I’m guessing after creaming butter and cream cheese, before adding cake mix

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      July 20, 2019 at 11:41 am

      Hi Gail! You’re correct. I’ve updated the instructions. Add egg in Step #2. My apologies for the error. Thank you for asking!

      Reply
  6. Liv says:
    March 29, 2019 at 1:22 am

    Do you put the sprinkles in the cake mix or on top before baking?

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      March 29, 2019 at 5:25 am

      Hi Liv! Stir sprinkles into cake batter. I’ve updated the instructions. My apologies for the error. Thank you for asking!

      Reply
  7. P says:
    November 13, 2018 at 9:42 am

    How much vanilla

    Reply
    1. Cornbread Millionaire says:
      November 13, 2018 at 10:39 am

      It’s one teaspoon of vanilla extract. My apologies for the typo. I’ve corrected the recipe. Thank you for asking! Greatly appreciated.

      Reply

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