Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies

A batch of soft, fudgy Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies is just what you need when a chocolate craving hits. They’re great for holiday baking, parties, bake sales, or a quick dessert, and the recipe comes together with a box of cake mix and a few simple ingredients.

Chocolate fudge cake mix cookie with a bite taken out, held in one hand.

Ingredient Notes

The ingredient list is short and simple, which is exactly what I love about these cookies. Here’s a little more about what you’ll need:

Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix – Grab the chocolate fudge cake mix specifically because it gives these cookies that rich, fudgy chocolate flavor without a lot of extra work.
Canola or Vegetable Oil – A little oil keeps these cookies nice and soft, and it’s one less thing to worry about melting or softening.
Vanilla – Just a splash of vanilla helps bring all that chocolate flavor together.
Eggs – The eggs help bind everything together and give the cookies that soft, chewy center.
Chocolate Chips – I like adding chocolate chips because you can never really have too much chocolate, right? They give you little gooey pockets in every bite.
Sugar – Rolling the dough in sugar is totally optional, but I love the little bit of sweetness it adds to the outside of the cookies.

How to Make Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies

These chocolate fudge cookies are so easy to make, especially when you start with a box of cake mix. Mix everything together, give the dough a quick chill, and you’re ready to bake.

Step 1: Prep the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set them aside while you make the cookie dough.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

Add the cake mix, oil, vanilla, eggs, and chocolate chips to a large bowl. Stir until everything is well combined. Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes, or until it’s firm enough to scoop and roll without sticking to your hands.

Pro Tip: Chilling the dough makes it much easier to handle, so don’t skip it. If the dough still feels too sticky after 30 minutes, give it a little more time in the fridge.

Step 3: Scoop, Roll, and Bake

Scoop the dough into 24 even balls, then roll each one in granulated sugar. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little room between each cookie. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Chocolate cookie dough with chocolate chips in a mixing bowl.

Make-Ahead Tip: You can refrigerate the prepared dough for up to 2 days. Roll it in sugar and bake when you’re ready. Baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 2 months in an airtight container or freezer bag. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

Step 4: Cool and Serve

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 4 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack. They’re especially good while still a little warm, but they’re just as easy to enjoy at room temperature.

Close-up of a baked chocolate cake mix cookie with chocolate chips.

Baked chocolate fudge cake mix cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

If you’re in the mood for more chocolate, give Chocolate Cobbler, Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Double Chocolate Pie a try. There’s always room for a little more chocolate around here!

Tips for Success

Chill Until Firm. The dough should be easy to scoop and roll without sticking all over your hands. If it still feels very soft after 30 minutes, let it chill a little longer so the cookies hold their shape better in the oven.
Watch the Bake Time. These cookies can go from soft and fudgy to overbaked pretty quickly. Take them out when the edges look set and the centers still look slightly soft, since they’ll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet as they cool.
Keep the Cookies the Same Size. Try to make the dough balls as even as possible so they all finish baking at the same time. A cookie scoop makes this much easier, especially when you’re making a full batch.
Let Them Rest Before Moving. Give the cookies a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a rack. They’ll firm up as they cool and are much less likely to fall apart while they’re still warm.

What to Serve With Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Cookies

These cookies are rich and chocolatey, so they pair especially well with something cold, creamy, or fruity. Here are a few easy options to serve alongside them:

Vanilla Ice Cream – Cold, creamy vanilla ice cream is perfect with warm, fudgy chocolate cookies.
Chocolate Ice Cream – Double up on the chocolate for an extra-rich dessert pairing.
Strawberry Milkshake – The sweet strawberry flavor adds a fruity contrast to the chocolate.
Hot Chocolate – A warm, creamy chocolate drink makes a cozy match for freshly baked cookies.
Banana Berry Smoothie – The fruity banana and berry flavors give the rich cookies a lighter pairing.

Chocolate cake mix cookie broken open to show the soft, fudgy chocolate center.

These chocolate fudge cookies are such an easy treat to have on hand, especially when that chocolate craving hits. The printable recipe card is below, so you can save it and bake a batch whenever you’re ready!