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Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip Cookies
This delightful recipe for Duncan Hines Chocolate Chip Cookies is a quick and clever twist on the classic favorite. Using Duncan Hines Deluxe White Cake Mix as the base, it transforms a boxed mix into golden, chewy cookies studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy nuts. This mid-century convenience recipe reflects the post-war American baking trend of using boxed mixes for speed without sacrificing flavor. The addition of brown sugar deepens the flavor, while the oil keeps the cookies moist. The result is a batch of irresistibly soft cookies with crisp edges, perfect for family gatherings or an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 130 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg Duncan Hines Deluxe White Cake Mix
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup nuts (chopped , optional)
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, brown sugar, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, oil, and egg.
  • Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.

Step 3: Shape Cookies

  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 4: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the centers are golden brown (edges may appear darker).

Step 5: Cool

  • Cool on the cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  • Then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Tips

  • Add 1 tsp vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  • Replace nuts with chocolate chunks or leave them out for nut-free cookies.
  • Add ½ cup shredded coconut for texture.
  • Chill the dough 15 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Use dark chocolate chips for richer flavor.
  • Add ¼ tsp cinnamon for a warm spice twist.
  • Turn them into “monster cookies” by adding M&M’s.
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate after baking.
  • Substitute canola or vegetable oil with melted butter for a different texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword cake-mix cookies, chocolate chip, easy, easy cookies, family recipes, homemade, nostalgic, nostalgic baking, quick dinner, vintage
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