Butterscotch is one of my all-time favorite flavors—especially in the fall, though I’d happily eat it year-round. And when it comes to easy baking, cake-mix cookies are hard to beat! They’re soft, chewy, and taste homemade, but without all the fuss. Today I’m sharing a super simple butterscotch chip cake mix cookie recipe that’s just right for cozy autumn weather.
Tips for Perfect Butterscotch Cake Mix Cookies
Making cake mix cookies is about as easy as baking gets, but a few little tricks can take them from good to amazing:
1. Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
If you like a softer, thicker cookie, pop the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes before scooping. Chilling keeps the cookies from spreading too much while they bake.
2. Don’t overmix the batter.
Cake mix cookies can get tough if the dough is overworked. Stir just until everything is combined and then stop.
3. Use a cookie scoop for even sizes.
A medium-sized cookie scoop keeps your cookies uniform, which helps them bake evenly and look picture-perfect.
4. Watch the bake time closely.
Cake mix cookies bake quickly. Pull them out of the oven as soon as the edges set and the centers still look slightly soft. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
5. Switch up the chips.
While butterscotch is a classic fall favorite, you can mix in white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or even chopped pecans for extra flavor and texture.
Storing and Freezing
Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. If you want to make a batch ahead of time, freeze the baked cookies for up to two months or freeze the dough balls and bake them fresh whenever you need a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the cake mix with the eggs and oil with a mixer until it forms a batter.
- With a spoon or spatula gently stir in the butterscotch chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto greased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes – cookies will turn golden brown. Do not over bake – These butterscotch cookies are best slightly chewy.
These butterscotch chips cake mix cookies are super delicious warm from the oven! I know with my family they’d never even make it to cool! We love cookies warm from the oven while the butterscotch chips are still warm and melty. Yum!
I hope you love these Butterscotch Chip Cake Mix Cookies as much as I do! If you’re looking to bake more goodies this season, you might also enjoy my Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies or the festive Snickerdoodle Cookie Favorites. Be sure to save this recipe on Pinterest to find it easily later — and tag me if you bake them, I’d love to see how yours turn out!
