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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Cookie Recipes

    4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Jan 1, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    If you're looking for an easy no-fail oatmeal cookie then these 4 ingredient oatmeal cookies are perfect. This recipe couldn't get any simpler or more basic. You will enjoy every fluffy and flavorful bite.

    Recipe: $2.39 | Per Serving: $0.10 | Yields: 24 cookies

    a plate of 4 ingredient oatmeal cookies on a blue plate.

    Delicious spice cake mix and oatmeal come together for this simple and easy cake mix cookies recipe. With just 4 ingredients and a little effort, you can have 12 large cake mix oatmeal cookies or 30 smaller ones ready to enjoy in no time.

    This shortcut version simplifies the baking process while delivering the same delicious flavors and chewy texture you love. The cake mix acts as a versatile base that infuses the cookies with sweetness and moisture, making them soft and irresistible.

    We love to make all kinds of cookies from cake mix like Cherry Chip Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Peanut Butter Cookies, and Cake Mix Peanut Butter Blossoms.

    These cake mix oatmeal cookies are a convenient way to satisfy your sweet tooth with minimal effort, making them an ideal choice for busy days or when you're craving a quick homemade treat.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for 4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Cookie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. Minimal time and effort are needed. Every box of cake mix has leavening agents, flavors, spices, and baking staples mixed together, saving you time and effort while giving you wonderfully tasty results. Gotta love that, right?
    2. Cookies in just minutes flat. Because we take a shortcut with cake mix and don't need to chill our dough, we can have cookies in mere minutes.
    3. The recipe is pretty frugal. The cost of cake mix is always pretty cheap. Add in some affordable oats and a few other ingredients, and the overall cost of this recipe is around $2 for a batch of almost 2 dozen cookies!

    🥘 Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make 4 ingredient oatmeal cake mix cookies.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Boxed Cake Mix- You will need a box of spiced cake mix. If in a pinch, you can use a carrot cake mix instead (those always turn out really yummy!) This is the same cake mix that we use in our Cake Mix Carrot Muffins

    Eggs- These will bind the dough together so that the cookies aren't crumbly, and they will help to make the cookies richer in taste too.

    Quick Cooking Oats- Using other oats is okay, but note that they will have a firmer chewiness to them in the cookie. If you still have oats, check out our Birthday Cake Overnight Oats and Simple Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for 4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.

    ingredients for cake mix oatmeal cookies in a bowl.

    Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and oats.

    oatmeal cake mix cookie dough in a bowl.

    Step 3: Stir until well mixed.

    oatmeal cake mix cookie dough balls on baking sheet with a cookie scooper.

    Step 4: Using a small cookie scoop or 2 rounded tablespoons make balls of dough and place them on the cookie sheet at least 2 inches apart.

    flattened dough balls of oatmeal cake mix cookie dough.

    Step 5: Flatten the tops slightly so that the cookies are ¼ of an inch thick

    Step 6: Bake in the oven for 8 minutes until the edges look set and the tops are no longer glossy.

    Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to finish cooling.

    Keep stored in an airtight container.

    baked oatmeal cake mix cookies.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    1. Customizing Cookie Size- These oatmeal cookies can be made in various sizes. For thinner cookies, gently press them down with the bottom of a cup. Ensure ample space on the baking sheet to accommodate larger cookies.
    2. Adding Mix-Ins- Enhance flavor by adding up to 1 cup of raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips to the cookie dough.
    3. Cooling Process- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. This allows them to set and complete the cooking process.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    How long are cake mix cookies good for?

    If kept stored at room temperature in an airtight container, you can expect your oatmeal spice cake mix cookies to last about 3-5 days and still taste great. Freeze cookies for a longer storage option.

    Do I have to use quick cooking oats for oatmeal cookies?

    While you could use any oat of preference, quick cooking oats work best in this recipe because it gives a nice and soft cookie that isn't too chewy or hard.

    Why are my oatmeal cookies fluffy?

    Because we use cake mix instead of flour and leavening agents, we get a fluffier result. For slightly chewier cookies use a harder oat and make sure to press down on the dough balls before baking.

    a stack of oatmeal cookies with the top cookie broken in half.

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    If you tried these 4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

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    4 Ingredient Oatmeal Cookies

    Delicious spice cake mix and oatmeal come together for this simple and easy cake mix cookies recipe. With just 4 ingredients and a little effort you can have 12 large cookies or 30 smaller ones ready to enjoy in no time.
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 2 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 238kcal
    Cost Recipe $2.39 / Serving $0.10
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    Equipment

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    • Mixing Bowl
    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 box (15.25oz) spice cake mix ($1.68)
    • 2 large eggs ($0.30)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil ($0.35)
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats ($0.06)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients together until well mixed.
    • Using a small cookie scoop or for smaller cookies do 2 rounded tablespoons per ball. Space the cookie dough balls out on a baking sheet at least 2 inches apart to allow for expanding. Flatten the tops slightly so that the cookies are ¼ of an inch thick.
    • Bake in the oven for 8 minutes until edges look set and the tops are no longer glossy.
    • Let cool on the baking sheets for at least 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
    • Enjoy.

    Notes

    • Yields 13 large (2 tbsp) or 30 small cookies. Adjust size preference.
    • Flatten thinner with cup bottom for larger cookies; ensure space on sheet.
    • Add up to 1 cup of raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips to dough.
    • Cool on sheet before transferring to rack.
    • Quick-cooking oats give soft texture.
    • Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or freeze for longer.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.3g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 12.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 28.6mg | Sodium: 96.2mg | Potassium: 81.4mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 12.3IU | Calcium: 15.7mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Diet Vegetarian
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