Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, gooey cookie that combines the rich, comforting flavors of spice cake with decadent caramel bits - all without spending hours in the kitchen! These Easy Caramel Spice Cake Mix Cookies are your secret weapon for creating bakery-quality treats in just 22 minutes, perfect for busy home bakers, last-minute dessert emergencies, or when you want to impress friends and family with minimal effort.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or whisk until a smooth, uniform dough forms. The mixture should be slightly sticky but well-incorporated.
- Gently fold in the caramel bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to mix carefully.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be lightly golden around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This allows them to set and become more stable.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely. The caramel bits will continue to set as they cool.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Tips
- Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency and smoother mixing.
- Don't overmix the dough - stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined to keep cookies tender.
- For extra caramel intensity, lightly press a few additional caramel bits on top of each cookie before baking.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and more professional-looking results.
- Let cookies cool completely to allow caramel bits to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing from the oven when edges are just golden.
- Store in an airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain freshness and prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 133kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
