These Halloween cake mix cookies are easy, fun, and festive!
Choose from the following 3 Halloween cookie recipes or mix and mash for your Halloween bash:
1. Spooky chocolate peanut butter,
2. Classic pumpkin chocolate, &
3. Creative candy corn.
Trick or treat?
Actually, you don’t have to choose!
These 4-ingredient Halloween cake mix cookies are both:
Tricks to save you time in the kitchen and treats to enjoy for so many fall occasions and Halloween.
When it comes to embracing the fun and excitement of Halloween, nothing says “festive” quite like whipping up some delectable Halloween cake mix cookies.
There’s an undeniable magic in the air when you open a box of cake mix, throw in some eggs, and let your oven work its magic. But we’re not just talking about any regular cake mix cookies here.
Whether it’s the inclusion of vibrant Halloween sprinkles or M&Ms, the unexpected flavor of a white cake mix turned spooky with some candy eyeballs, or even the rich taste from a classic vanilla cake mix, there’s something for everyone!
And for those who are always on the lookout for that easy Halloween cookie recipe that’s both quick to prepare and a huge hit at the party, we’ve got just the list for you.
Overview Of Halloween Cake Mix Cookies
Before we jump into each of the 3 different ways to make these Halloween cookies, let’s talk about what each recipe has in common, so that we don’t have to cover the same information multiple times.
Ingredients
Each Halloween cookie recipe requires four ingredients:
- Cake Mix (1 box)
- Eggs (2 large)
- Canola Oil (½ cup)
- Halloween mix-ins (M&Ms or candy corn)
Instructions
Each Halloween cookie recipe follows the same instructions:
- First, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Next, place 1″ round balls on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
- Then, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Next, chill the dough in the fridge for 20 – 30 minutes.
- Then, bake for 10-13 minutes.
- Next, remove the cookies from the oven and place the tray on top of the oven.
- Quickly, top the cookies with the Halloween mix-ins.
- Lastly, transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
Halloween Cake Mix Cookies #1:
Chocolate Peanut Butter
These Halloween cookies are made with chocolate cake mix and M&M’s Peanut Butter Ghoul’s Mix.
I’m not sure what I love more:
the taste of chocolate and peanut butter or the green, purple and orange colors for Halloween!
Halloween Cake Mix Cookies #2:
Pumpkin Chocolate
Calling all pumpkin lovers!
These Halloween cookies are made with spice cake mix and M&M’s Cookies & Screem Chocolate Halloween Candy.
These soft and chewy pumpkin cookies really make me wish it was fall all year round.
If you’re also a big fan of fall and easy recipes, check out my 3-ingredient pumpkin pie dip.
Halloween Cake Mix Cookies #3:
Candy Corn
These Halloween cookies are made with french vanilla cake mix and Brach’s Classic Candy Corn.
Honesty, y’all, these cookies are a game-changer.
And I don’t even really like candy corn.
This recipe was primarily just an experiment, but I am so happy with how they turned out. I highly recommend them, even if you don’t love candy corn!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why add the toppings after I bake the cookies?
To maximize festive-ness!
Actually, there is a bigger reason:
Candy corn will melt, burn, and make a mess if it touches the cookie tray while it’s baking in the oven.
You could ‘hide’ them in the dough, but I like my candy where I can see it 🙂
Note you can add the M&Ms into the cake mix, if you prefer.
Do I need to chill cake mix cookie dough?
Cake mix cookie dough is soft:
- Chilling the dough before creating the 1″ round balls makes the dough easier to work with.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps avoid the cookies from being flat as a pancake.
If you don’t mind working with soft dough or flat cookies, you don’t need to chill the dough.
How do I store cake mix cookies?
Cake mix cookies taste the best shortly after they have been removed from the oven while they are still warm.
If you have leftovers, I recommend storing them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy the cookies chilled, or remove them 30 minutes before serving, so they can come to room temperature.
When to serve Halloween cake mix cookies?
There are so many occasions to serve these cake mix cookies! Here are some of my favorites:
- Skeleton Charcuterie Board
- Halloween Cookie Decorating Party
- Halloween Party
- Trick-or-Treaters
- Winery
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Conclusion
As the ghouls, ghosts, and goblins prepare to make their appearance this Halloween, let your baking sheet shine with an array of colorful and delicious Halloween cake mix cookies.
From the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in the Spooky monster cookies cookies to the timeless taste of Classic pumpkin chocolate, and not forgetting the unique and delightful creative candy corn cookies, there’s a treat for every trickster out there.
So, the next time you’re thinking of a delicious dessert for Halloween parties this season or simply looking for a fun activity to dive into, remember these recipes.
Cool on a wire rack, store in an airtight container, and watch as these chewy cookies disappear before your eyes.
Happy Halloween and happy baking!
Do You Also Like Easy Halloween Decor?
If so, take advantage of these free Halloween printables that make the cutest wall art!
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Halloween Cake Mix Cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
- Cooke Trays
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
- Peanut Butter M&Ms
Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies
- 1 Box Spice Mix Cake Mix
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
- M&Ms
Candy Corn Cookies
- 1 Box French Vanilla Cake Mix
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Canola Oil
- Candy Corn
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make the chocolate peanut butter, pumpkin chocolate, and candy corn cookies:
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large bowl and mix to combine.
- Place 1" round balls on a cookie tray lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and place the tray on top of the oven.
- Quickly top the cookies with the Halloween mix-ins.
- Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
