Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies
Make quick and easy Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies that deliver warm flavors perfect for fall and the holiday season.
Servings: 22
Calories: 134kcal
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- 1 ½ Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 1 375- gram box butter pecan cake mix 13 ounce
- 90 mL vegetable oil (about 6 tablespoons)
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup pecans chopped, plus more for the top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prep a cookie tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl add box cake mix, oil, eggs and mix by hand with a spatula until well blended (about 30-60 seconds).
- Fold in pecans just until combined, then using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, leaving a couple of inches between each ball, add to your baking sheet. You can add a whole pecans on top of the cookie, if desired.
- For chewy cookies, bake for about 9 minutes.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Use a fresh or cooled cookie sheet before starting the next batch so the cookies do not start to spread too soon.
Notes
- Expect Sticky Dough: Cake mix cookie dough is thicker and stickier than traditional cookie dough. A cookie scoop makes portioning it much easier.
- Chewy Cookies: Pull them from the oven when the edges are set but the centers still look soft. They'll continue to firm up on the baking sheet.
- Check for Doneness: Ovens vary and these cookies bake quickly, so start checking around 8 minutes. They should look soft but not wet in the center.
- Don't Overmix: Stir the cake mix, oil, and eggs just until well blended, then gently fold in the chopped pecans to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Use a Cool Baking Sheet: Let the cookie sheet cool completely or use a fresh one before starting the next batch. A hot baking sheet can cause the dough balls to begin spreading before they reach the oven.
- Keep the Cookies Even: A 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop helps keep the cookies a similar size, so they bake at the same rate.
- Dough Texture: Cake mix cookie dough is thicker and stickier than traditional cookie dough. A cookie scoop makes portioning it much easier.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
