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Sometimes you come across a cookie recipe that is so good…each bite literally melts in your mouth! These Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are just that cookie recipe. Add the fact that they are super simple to make, taste amazing, are great for the holidays and you have a cookie that is perfection. The addition of powdered sugar on top also gives them an extra special touch. This is a recipe you will want over and over, so keep scrolling to see how they come together.

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Originally I had thought about calling these Cheesecake Cookies but then I though back to these Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies. The fact is they have cream cheese but aren’t necessarily cheesecake.

They are however DELICIOUS! The addition of cream cheese to the cookie dough is pure genius. I should know…these Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are the best!

These Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies are going on my Christmas Cookie Baking list for certain but I am not going to leave them there. They deserve to be made all year long.

Add sprinkles for the ultimate birthday cookie or leave them just as they are. Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies might just be my new favorite cake mix cookie.

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How to make Cream Cheese Cookies with a Cake Mix

To make these cookies begin by combining the softened cream cheese and butter. Use a hand mixer {or mix by hand} until you have a creamy consistency.

Then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until they are incorporated.

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The final step of the cookie dough is the addition of the cake mix itself. I have used a white cake mix but a vanilla cake mix would be great too.

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The cookie dough will be thick and absolutely delicious.

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Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop mounds of cookies onto a silicone mat {or parchment} lined baking sheet.

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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9-11 minutes. They key is to bake them until the cookies are good and set but not over done.

You can find all of my cake mix baking tips here but it is so important to not over bake cake mix cookies. An extra minute or two can really make a difference in the outcome.

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Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheet and continue to bake until all of your dough is gone.

Once all of the cookies are baked and cooled, put them onto a silicone mat or parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle liberally with powdered sugar.

5 Tips for Making Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies

  1. Be sure to use softened butter and cream cheese. That way they will easily work into each other and into the cookie dough.
  2. Add the cake mix after you have added the vanilla and egg. If you add it before the consistency of the dough will not be like you had hoped.
  3. Use a cookie scoop for the cookies. Using a cookie scoop keeps all of the cookies the same size which allows them to bake up nice and evenly.
  4. Do not over bake the cookies. Only bake the cookies until they are set, then allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheet. Cake mix cookies can become super hard quickly if over baked.
  5. Add powdered sugar once the cookies are cooled. If you add the powdered sugar before the cookies are cooled then it will just soak into the warm cookies and you will not get the effect you are hoping for.

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Then just for good measure {and quality control} take a bite to be sure that they are awesome. Although I have no doubt…they will be.

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Serve them to family, friends, neighbors and coworkers because everyone is going to want a bite of these sweet babies!

I can’t wait to add them to a holiday cookie tray because they look just like snow and taste like heaven. Enjoy!

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Do you love Cake Mix Cookies? Try these recipes…
  • Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
  • Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites
  • Kentucky Butter Cake Cookies
  • 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Black Forest Cookie Cups

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Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

Course: Dessert

Author: June Albertson-Dick

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

4.27 from 269 votes

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Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 oz. box white cake mix
  • 1 8 oz. brick cream cheese {softened}
  • 1/2 cup butter {softened}
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar {FOR SPRINKLING ON TOP}

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the cream cheese and butter with a hand held mixer {or by hand} until you have a cream consistency. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated. Finally, add the cake mix and mix until it is well combined and thick.

  • Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough {using a medium scoop or 1 1/2 tablespoons} onto a parchment {or silicone} lined baking sheet.

  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set, they will appear to be a little under cooked but that is alright.

  • Remove your cream cheese cake mix cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the cookie sheet. Once cooled sprinkle tops with powdered sugar. Store cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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FAQs

Can I substitute butter for cream cheese? ›

Cream cheese, mascarpone, ricotta and even cottage cheese can replace the butter in many recipes. Use high-quality whole milk cheeses in a 1:1 ratio for butter and consider straining ricotta or cottage cheeses through cheesecloth to help ensure they aren't adding too much liquid to your recipe.

What is the difference between the batter of cakes and cookies? ›

Yet these two kinds of baked goods have very different consistencies. Cookies are mixed to make dough – a thicker, denser texture. Cakes are mixed as a much thinner batter.

Can you use cream cheese spread instead of cream cheese for cheesecake? ›

Cream cheese spread is best used as a spread for bread, bagels, or crackers, while cream cheese is more suitable for use in recipes that require a thicker and denser consistency, such as cheesecakes or frostings.

What is Snoop Dogg cookies? ›

Snoop Dogg's peanut butter chocolate chip cookie recipe - His original cookie features creamy peanut butter and semisweet chocolate morsels, making it the perfect indulgence this holiday season. #

What is Alabama State cookie? ›

A yellowhammer cookie is a type of stuffed drop cookie containing peanuts, pecans, oats, honey and peanut butter. Invented for a school baking competition, it became the official state cookie of Alabama later that year. The recipe includes locally relevant ingredients and is named after Alabama's state bird.

What is a good substitute for cream cheese in cookies? ›

Some work better as a spread or in a dip, and others perform best in baked goods. Ten tried-and-true cream cheese swaps are thick strained yogurt, sour cream, Neufchâtel cheese, vegan cream cheese, mascarpone, ricotta, cottage cheese, fresh goat cheese, butter, and silken tofu.

Can I use sour cream instead of cream cheese? ›

Sour cream replicates cream cheese's taste but isn't quite as caloric, making it a good choice for a lower-calorie substitute. It gives baked goods a texture that's airy and moist, and even adds an extra bit of creaminess to cheesecake. You can substitute an equal amount of sour cream for cream cheese in recipes.

Can cream cheese substitute for butter in cookies? ›

Can you use cream cheese instead of butter in cookies? Cream cheese will work instead of butter in most cookie recipes! You can even sub in some cream cheese in pie crusts. I would recommend a subbing in half of the butter for cream cheese but in a pinch you can do a full swap out.

Why are my homemade cookies like cake? ›

Using too much flour will make your cookies too cakey, so try reducing the flour amount by two tablespoons. Avoid using cake flour instead; try a mix of all-purpose flour and bread flour for a more dense and chewy texture. Using too much baking powder. According to the science geeks at Serious Eats—we love you!

Why should you let cookies cool before baking more cookies? ›

Dropping cookies onto a hot baking sheet — one that just came out of the oven and hasn't had a chance to cool down — means that the butter begins melting even before the cookies go into the oven. These cookies ultimately spread out too much during baking.

Is cake flour or plain flour better for cookies? ›

Cake flour is a lower-protein flour; it has about 7% to 9% protein compared to the 10% to 12% protein in all-purpose flour. If you opt for all cake flour cookies, less gluten is formed when you mix the cookie dough. The resulting cookie consistency post-baking is delicate, softer, fluffier, and, well, more cake-like.

What brand of cream cheese is best for cheesecake? ›

Philadelphia cream cheese is a popular brand of cream cheese that is often used in cheesecake recipes, but there are many other brands of cream cheese that can be used as well.

Can I use milk instead of cream in cheesecake? ›

In a pinch, you can also use light whipping cream or whole milk. However, I do not recommend using low- or nonfat milk. If you do, it's likely that the cheesecake won't set properly.

What kind of cream cheese is used for baking? ›

When it comes to baking, a brick is ideal because it's tougher but can add a softer texture to your baked goods. While it's soft, you sometimes want to have it sit out and warm up to room temperature, especially if you're making a frosting for cake. Softening can also help to quicken up the baking speed.

What is in the Cowboy Cookie at Crumbl? ›

tasty semi-sweet chips, sweetened shredded coconut, and crunchy toasted pecans.

Why are they called cowboy cookies? ›

Some claim cowboy cookies hail from Texas, a state many cowboys call home. Others say the treats were named for their ability to withstand long days in saddlebag.

What is the cowboy cookie at Crumbl cookie? ›

These delicious cowboy cookies are simple yet delicious cookies made with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut. A perfect explosion of flavor in a cookie.

What is cookies made out of? ›

Recipes for cookies are highly variable. Probably the most popular cookies in the United States are those that are based on a simple dough of flour, butter, sugar, and egg, to which a variety of flavouring and texturizing ingredients, such as chocolate chips, oatmeal, raisins, or peanut butter, may be added.

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