30-Minute Cake Batter Oreo Cookies
These indulgent cookies combine the nostalgic flavors of cake batter with crushed Oreo pieces and white chocolate chips for the ultimate treat. The cake mix adds extra sweetness and a tender texture, while the Oreo cookies provide delightful chocolate crunch throughout. Perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or whenever you're craving something wonderfully sweet and playful. The combination of textures from the soft cookie base, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy cookie pieces creates an irresistible bite that appeals to both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F
- 2
Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- 3
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
- 5
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well
- 6
Stir in cake mix, white chocolate chips, and crushed Oreo cookies
- 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets
- 8
Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned
- 9
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely
Tips
Use any flavor cake mix to customize the cookies - funfetti, chocolate, or strawberry work great
Crush Oreos into chunky pieces rather than fine crumbs for better texture contrast
Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it seems too soft to help cookies hold their shape
Good to Know
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Dough can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated, or shaped cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months
Best served at room temperature with milk or coffee
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake to avoid hard cookies - edges should just be lightly browned
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet first to prevent breaking while transferring
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I use different flavored cake mix?
Yes, any boxed cake mix flavor works well. Funfetti, chocolate, or strawberry are popular choices that add different flavors and colors to the cookies.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, the dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or you can freeze shaped cookie dough balls for up to 3 months.