How to Make Cake Mix Cookies with Butter Pecan Cake Mix

These rich and chewy cake mix cookies made with Butter Pecan Cake Mix are a quick and easy treat bursting with cozy, nutty flavor.

You know those days when you just want a warm, delicious cookie without pulling out every ingredient in your pantry? This is that cookie recipe. These buttery cookies start with a box of butter pecan cake mix and come together in a snap.

Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor

Here’s what you’ll need:
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (18.25 oz) box of butter pecan cake mix

That’s it! Just five ingredients. And trust me, the flavor will remind you of butter pecan ice cream—sweet, nutty, and totally cozy.

Let’s Make the Cookie Dough

Start with a large bowl. Cream together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg yolk and the teaspoon vanilla. Blend that well.

Now here’s the part where we go slow. Gradually beat in the dry cake mix. Do it in small amounts, or you’ll end up with cake mix puffing all over your kitchen. Ask me how I know.

Once the dough is mixed, cover it and pop it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes. This step helps the cookie dough ball up more easily and keeps the cookies from spreading too much.

Time to Bake

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the pan. Keep a little space between each one—they’ll spread just a bit.

Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. The cookies will look soft and slightly golden at the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely (optional, but helpful).

Make Them Your Own

Want to level up these tasty treats? Fold in a handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips or sprinkle in some toffee bits before chilling the dough. Both add-ins pair perfectly with the butter pecan flavor.

These homemade cookies are also amazing with a hot cup of coffee. Seriously, it’s like dessert and comfort in one bite.

Store and Share

Once cooled, store your cookies in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh and soft for several days—if they last that long.

This is one of those cake mixes that really shines in cookie form. And because you use simple pantry staples, it’s easy to whip up a batch whenever the craving hits.

These butter pecan cookies are buttery, soft, and full of flavor. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or hoarding (no judgment here). So grab a box of butter pecan cake mix, a large bowl, and your mixer. Let’s make some tasty treats!

-anna sue