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The ever-inspiring Ina Garten has done it again with her latest biography, Be Ready When The Luck Happens, and I am already captivated—I'm only about 15 pages in! Not only is it beautifully written, but it’s also packed with wisdom and inspiration that resonates deeply. Her storytelling weaves together success, resilience, and authenticity in a way that feels both accessible and empowering. It’s the kind of book that makes you feel like you’re sitting down with a friend over a cup of tea, taking in their life lessons, and feeling completely energized to take action in your own life.
In fact, within the first few minutes of reading, I felt so motivated that I immediately jumped into my kitchen to craft something indulgent: an ooey-gooey, fluffy chocolate chip cookie recipe. Yes, you read that right—Ina’s words had me dreaming of cookies! Her ability to inspire creativity in the kitchen (even without sharing a recipe) is unmatched, and suddenly I found myself craving something warm, soft, and comforting. But not just any cookies—I was on a mission to recreate those massive, bakery-style cookies that have been all over TikTok lately. You know the ones—thick, soft, with just the right amount of gooeyness in the center.
After a little experimentation, I’ve come up with what I truly believe is the ultimate shortcut for the best chocolate chip cookies you’ll ever make. And trust me, they’re everything you’ve been craving—soft, thick, and packed with flavor, without any complicated steps. The secret? Cake mix! That’s right, using cake mix in your cookie dough creates a beautifully fluffy, cake-like texture that still has that melt-in-your-mouth feel you get from a bakery cookie. And because it’s cake mix, it’s so easy.
So, if you're in the mood for indulgence (without spending hours in the kitchen), I’ve got just the recipe for you. Introducing my Fluffy Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies—the perfect blend of ease, fluff, and chocolatey goodness.
Fluffy Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (optional for extra fluffiness)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder (for extra puff)
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: Sprinkles for a fun, cake-like twist
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and help with even baking.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. The cream cheese is optional, but I find that it adds an extra level of softness to the cookies, making them almost cloud-like. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until everything is well-combined.
Step 3: Add the Cake Mix
Gradually add the cake mix and baking powder to your wet ingredients. Stir until everything is incorporated, and you’re left with a thick dough. Don’t worry if the dough feels heavy—this is what gives the cookies their pillowy, fluffy texture.
Step 4: Fold in Mini Chocolate Chips
Now for the fun part! Gently stir in the mini chocolate chips. These smaller chips are perfect because they melt into the cookies evenly without overpowering the soft, fluffy dough. If you’re feeling a little whimsical, toss in some sprinkles for a festive, cake-like twist!
Step 5: Shape the Cookies
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one. You’ll end up with cookies that puff up and stay soft in the center, so give them room to expand!
Step 6: Bake to Perfection
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look soft. It’s important not to overbake them—these cookies should stay pillowy and slightly underdone in the middle for that irresistible gooeyness.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This allows them to firm up a little while keeping that soft, fluffy center intact. Once cooled, enjoy the gooey, melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
Using cake mix as the base for these cookies is what makes them so special. Cake mix is formulated to give a light and airy texture, which translates perfectly into cookies if you’re after that soft, fluffy bite. The added cream cheese is optional but highly recommended, as it gives the cookies extra moisture and fluff without making them too dense.
The mini chocolate chips are also a great touch because they spread evenly throughout the dough, ensuring you get the perfect balance of chocolate in every bite. And if you’re the type who loves a little fun in your cookies, sprinkles add that extra bit of whimsy, making these cookies feel like a cross between a chocolate chip cookie and a birthday cake.
If you’re like me and love soft, fluffy, gooey cookies that taste like they came straight from a bakery, then this recipe is for you. Ina Garten may have inspired me to jump into the kitchen, but these cookies are all about celebrating that indulgent, comforting moment we all need from time to time. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these fluffy cake batter chocolate chip cookies a try. I guarantee they'll hit the spot—and who knows, maybe they'll inspire your own creative kitchen adventure.
Have you tried this recipe? Let me know how they turned out in the comments! And if you’re an Ina fan like me, tell me what you think of her latest book. Happy baking!
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