Little Debbie Cake Cookies: A Sweet Nostalgic Treat
Little Debbie Cake Cookies are a delightful treat that evokes sweet memories and are perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- spatula
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil can substitute with melted butter
- 2 large eggs flax eggs for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
- a pinch salt
For the Sweet Additions
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips can use dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup mini marshmallows coconut-flavored marshmallows for a twist
- ¼ cup sprinkles optional for decoration
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring until well combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles.
- Drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; centers may look soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Customize with different toppings if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.5mg
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