These White Cake Cookies are a surprising recipe as they use a cake mix, but when paired with my amazing White Chocolate Buttercream they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! If you want more Cookie Recipes, don’t miss my 50 Best!
White Cake Cookies
I was not planning on calling these “White Cake Cookies”. They started out as Cake Mix Cookies with White Chocolate Buttercream. But then I tried one… and I realized. These taste just like white cake!! And who doesn’t love cake?
I used store-bought cake mix to make these cookies. If you want to make them from scratch I recommend a basic Sugar Cookie recipe and pair it with the White Chocolate Buttercream. It won’t be exactly that same, but it will still be amazing!
To make these cookies you will need:
white cake mix cookie recipe (below)
white chocolate buttercream recipe (below)
1/8 cup measuring scoop
cookie sheet
parchment
small offset spatula
How to Make White Cake Cookies
Begin by baking the cookies. Set aside to cool.
Prepare buttercream. Be sure to take care when heating the white chocolate as it is temperamental.
PRO TIP: When I am heating white chocolate in the microwave I set my power to 30% and heat it for 1 minute, then in 10-second increments stirring well between each heating. This will ensure your white chocolate does not seize and get lumpy!
Once cookies are cooled you can spread the buttercream. I used a small offset spatula, but you can use a spoon or butter knife.
These cookies are truly delicious plain or covered in that glorious white chocolate buttercream! And with only 3 ingredients, they are certainly easy to make!
White Cake Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 pkg white cake mix
- 3 egg whites room temperature
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
Instructions
- Mix together cake mix, eggs and oil in a large bowl using a hand-held mixer for about 2-3 minutes. (Do not use the ingredients list and directions from the box.)
- Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out cookie batter onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cookies will spread, so space at least 2-inches apart.
- Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 8 minutes. You do not want the cookies to brown.
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White Chocolate Buttercream
Ingredients
- 2 sticks 226g or 1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened
- 12 oz white chocolate melted and cooled slightly
- 1 c confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 tsp. pure almond extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer beat the butter at medium speed until creamy. (about 1-2 minutes)
- Beat in the melted white chocolate. (Chocolate should still be very creamy and warm)
- Add the confectioners' sugar and almond extract and beat at low speed, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, until light and fluffy
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Was wondering if I could refrigerate for 24 hours to make them thicker and soft?
Should I add cornstarch? Will the egg whites be affected during the chill?
I cannot wait to see your recipes. They are so good. Ty for sharing
Can I use vanilla instead of almond extract. I have never bought almond extract .
Hi Amanda…I was so excited to bake these cookies but I am quickly disenchanted that my frosting is thin and “pulpy”…it seems to be thickening some but not the icing on your photo as I expected. Help!
Add a bit more liquid and keep mixing! It should loosen up. 🙂
Is there a reason you call for a hand held mixer?
The recipe sounds and looks so easy to make,I want to try them cause I like the way they look,delicious
I’ve made this cookie 3 years in a row. Every year I throw out the recipe because they are too irresistible and I feel fat after Christmas. Then I look it up again every December. They are a new cookie tradition for me.
HAHAHA, I just laughed out loud. Love it!
I’ve never done a box mix cookie recipe, but I was bored and had the ingredients. They went together SOOO fast! And my adult guys in the house were absolutely upset with me at how delectable and irresistible they were! (Healthy eating guys…) The icing – no words!!
I am going to make these, and add some almond extract.
These turned out to be some of the most delicious cookies I’ve ever had. I sprinkled them with pretty colored sugar to add a cheeriness to them!