Easy 3-Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies: Budget-Friendly & Delicious

Cake Mix Cookies: Because We Deserve Nice Things, Even in This Economy

Listen, times are tough. Groceries cost a fortune, eggs are basically a luxury item, and somehow, we’re still expected to function like normal humans. But you know what? We deserve cookies. And not just any cookies—soft, chewy, delicious ones that make life feel a little more special without breaking the bank.

That’s where cake mix cookies come in. If you’ve never made them before, buckle up, because this is about to change your life. We’re talking three ingredients, minimal effort, and a batch big enough to share (or hoard, no judgment here).

The Magic Formula:

• 1 box of cake mix (Any flavor! Chocolate, vanilla, red velvet—go wild.)

• 2 eggs (We’re only using two, so you can save the rest for something fancy, like breakfast.)

• 1/2 cup oil (Or melted butter if you’re feeling extra indulgent.)

How to Turn This Into Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). No, you don’t need a fancy convection oven—just set it and forget it for a few minutes.

2. Dump your cake mix into a bowl. Add the eggs and oil. Stir until combined. That’s it. No mixers, no stress, just vibes.

3. Scoop out spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Space them out because they do spread a little.

4. Bake for 8-12 minutes. You want them just set—soft in the middle, slightly crisp on the edges.

5. Let them cool (or don’t—burning your mouth on molten cookie dough is a rite of passage).

   
   

Why This Recipe Wins at Life:

• Cheap & Easy: The whole thing costs less than a coffee shop pastry.

• Customizable: Add chocolate chips, sprinkles, nuts, or whatever you have lying around. You could make brownie cookies, vanilla cake cookies, ect.

• Shareable: Makes about two dozen cookies, so you can be the hero who brings snacks to game night.

• Shelf Life? Ha! These freeze beautifully, meaning future you gets a treat too.

Baking doesn’t have to be complicated, and good food shouldn’t feel like a luxury. With this recipe, you get fresh-baked cookies with almost zero effort. So go ahead—whip up a batch, share some joy, and remind yourself that, even in this economy, we can still have nice things.