Cookies With Muffin Mix (2024)

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This easy recipe for chocolate chip cookies with muffin mix will be your go to the next time you are craving something sweet.

You can use any flavor of muffin mix with this technique and I’ll show you step by step how easy these cookies are to make with only 3 ingredients.

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How To Make Cookies With Muffin Mix

You might be wondering what can I make with muffin mix besides muffins? Cookies, of course !!!

Using muffin mix to make cookies is one of the best budget friendly hacks. It has all the ingredients in one pouch or box, no need to buy additional ingredients like chocolate chips, sprinkles or dried berries.

Keep a few packages in the pantry to make them with the kids, a small batch for after dinner or a bake sale.

They bake up warm and soft with a slight chewy texture.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Muffin Mix - Any flavor or brand will do.

Butter - Salted is preferred. Substitutions include margarine or vegetable oil.

Egg- You’ll only need the yolk. To make them eggless substitute 2 tablespoons of milk.

Muffin Mixes

There are so many flavors and brands of muffin mix available at the grocery store. This recipe uses the pouch mix that are around 7oz. I’ve seen boxed options that range from 13oz to 16oz, which you would have to double the egg and butter measurements accordingly.

Brands I’ve seen include my favorite Martha White, Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Jiffy and Krusteaz.

Popular Muffin Mix Flavors

• Chocolate Chip
• Birthday Cake or Funfetti
• Strawberry Cheesecake
• Blueberry Cheesecake
• Raspberry
• Blueberry
• Wild Berry
• Chocolate Chocolate Chip
• Banana Nut
• Lemon Poppy Seed
• Apple Cinnamon
• Cranberry Orange

Mix In’s and Flavors

If you want to make them extra special add in some extra flavors and mix in’s.

• Sprinkles
• Nuts
• Chocolate Chips
• M&M’s
• Quick Oats
• Vanilla or Flavored Extracts
• Shredded Coconut
• Dried Fruits
• Pretzel Pieces
• Warm spices like cinnamon or mixed spices
• Drizzle warm icing, Nutella, or Nut Butters

Check out what you might have in your cabinets or pantry.

Butter

Using salted butter in baked goods really adds so much flavor, so it’s my go to when baking.

Margarine or vegetable oil can be substituted in a pinch but the cookies will have a cake like texture.

With Eggs or Eggless

This recipe does not use the whole egg only the yolk. Using only the yolk will make the cookie chewy.

If you prefer an eggless cookie recipe substitute the egg yolk for 2 tablespoons of milk.

Tips & Suggestions

Don’t skip the refrigeration time of one hour. It allows gluten in the cookie dough to relax and the flour to soak up the wet ingredients.

This recipe makes good size 6 cookies, portion with a cookie scoop or clean hands after the dough has refrigerated.

Don’t over bake especially if you want chewy cookies. There will be carry over cooking while the cookies are cooling.

Storage

Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container or zipper bag on the counter for up to 3 days.

Step By Step Directions and Photos

1. Grab the three ingredients and prep them.

2. In a mixing bowl add the soften or partially melted butter. Mix until smooth.

3. Add the egg yolk and mix well.

4. Add the muffin mix. Mix well until there are no clumps of the dry mix.

5. Cover with a lid and place the cookie dough into the refrigerator for 1 hour.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and form into 6 even portioned balls.

8. Place them about 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

9. Try not to over bake them especially if you want chewy cookies, very lightly golden brown on the edges.

10. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

11. Place the cookies on a cooling rack to fully cool. Enjoy.