Toffee Bit Cookies using Yellow Cake Mix 🍪🍬

These Toffee Bit Cookies are incredibly easy to whip up and full of rich flavor. Using yellow cake mix as a base gives them a soft, chewy texture that's irresistible. The addition of toffee bits adds a delightful crunch and a sweet caramel flavor, making these cookies perfect for family gatherings, bake sales, or simply a cozy treat at home. Enjoy them on their own or with a tall glass of milk! 🥛✨

Ingredients

For the cookies

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup toffee bits (such as Heath or Skor)

Optional mix-ins

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

• Gradually add in the yellow cake mix, stirring until the mixture is smooth.

🥄 Don't worry about overmixing too much; the cake mix is forgiving! Just aim for a batter that looks uniform without any dry streaks.

• Gently fold in the toffee bits (and any optional mix-ins if using) until evenly distributed.

• Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

⏲️ Keep an eye on them because they can go from perfectly baked to overcooked quickly!

• Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations

• Nutty Delight: Add a cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch! 🌰
• Chocolate Lover's: Mix in a handful of chocolate chips for a rich chocolate-toffee experience! 🍫
• Salted Caramel: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies right after baking for that sweet and salty contrast.
• Gluten-free: Substitute the yellow cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix. Keep the other ingredients the same!

Enjoy these delectable Toffee Bit Cookies fresh out of the oven or store them in an airtight container for later. They make for a perfect snack any time of day! 😋✨