Devil's Food Mini Chip Cookies | Starts with a Cake Mix

If you love rich and chocolatey cookies that come together fast, these Devil’s Food Mini Chip Cookies are about to become a family favorite. These easy chocolate cookies with mini chips are perfect anytime you need a simple cookie to fill the cookie jar.

Devil's Food Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies on a pink platter with Valentine decorations behind it.

I love to bake for my family and friends, especially during the holidays, but sometimes, the days get away from me. Time can certainly be at a premium. These chocolate cookies with mini chocolate chips start with a cake mix, meaning you can get them made in a pinch.

If you do a lot of holiday baking, as I do, but want “just one more cookie,” this recipe could be it.

These cookies ship well. I sent them to my son at college. He was thrilled with how chocolatey they are.

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Ingredients for Devil’s Food Mini Chip Cookies

Just 5 ingredients are needed to make these cookies, making them economical too. With so few ingredients, they come together quickly, making them ideal for a last-minute occasion.

Devil’s Food Cake Mix – the 15.25 ounce package size
Large Eggs
Unsalted Butter
Water
Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Equipment

Medium Bowl
Rubber Spatula
Baking Sheet
Cookie Scoop – if you want perfect cookies that are all the same size
Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
Small Spatula – for moving the baked cookies to the cooling rack
Cooling Racks
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons

Chocolate chip cookie dough balls on a baking sheet.

Why You’ll Love Chocolate Cookies with Mini Chocolate Chips

If you’re a chocolate lover, this is your cookie. Chocolate cake mix plus chocolate chips equals chocolate paradise.
It’s perfect for beginning bakers since it starts with a cake mix.
No mixer necessary. This Devil’s food mini chip cookies recipe is made in one bowl.
It’s a delicious twist on a traditional chocolate chip cookies recipe.
It’s a recipe that’s easy to customize. Add in finely chopped nuts or sprinkles.
Using a cake mix ensures consistent results.
No chilling time required for the cookie dough.
Delightful cake-like texture in these mini chocolate chip cookies.

More Recipes That Use a Devil’s Food Cake Mix

In addition to these Devil’s food mini chip cookies, chocolate cake mix M&M cookies, chocolate overload cookies, and frosted chocolate cherry bars all use a Devil’s food mix

A chocolate cookie on a spatula with more cookies on a baking sheet behind it.

How do you store mini chip chocolate cookies?

These cake mix cookies are soft. Store them in an airtight container between sheets of parchment or waxed paper to keep them from sticking together. The other option would be to store them in a single layer. They will keep for about 5 days, if they last that long.

Can I use regular sized chocolate chips in this recipe?

Yes, absolutely! Choose what to use based on your preference and what you have on hand.

Can I use a different chocolate cake mix?

Sure! A Devil’s food cake mix will give you the most chocolate flavor, but you can substitute chocolate fudge or traditional chocolate with success. Just make sure the size is 15.25 ounces.

A chocolate chocolate chip cookie being held.

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Nine chocolate cookies with mini chocolate chips on a pink platter.

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