These easy butter pecan cake mix cookies are quick to make with just 5 simple ingredients! They're soft, chewy, incredibly delicious, and the best fall cookie recipe!
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If you like butter tart squares and pecan butter tarts, then you're going to these cookies! They're a fun twist on a traditional pecan butter tart in cookie form!
People can never believe these are made with a simple box of cake mix, because they truly taste like bakery style cookies!
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Vegtable Oil
- Vanilla Cake Mix (or white or yellow cake mix also works!)
- Pecans
- Toffee Bits, like Heath or Skor (these are optional, but so worth it!)
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 - Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2 - Mix: To a bowl, combine and mix the eggs, vegetable oil, and cake mix with an electric hand mixer. Fold in the pecans and toffee bites.
Step 3 - Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and place them on the baking sheets one inch apart from each other and bake for 9-11 minutes.
Storage and Leftovers
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Related Recipes
Some other easy pecan desserts you may like is this pecan pie cobbler with cake mix, this apple pecan pie, this pecan pumpkin pie cobbler, and this easy condensed milk pecan pie!
If you need some other easy cookie ideas, then check out my other cake mix cookies like these chocolate cake mix cookies, cake mix pumpkin cookies, gingerbread cookies with cake mix, spice cake mix cookies, and red velvet cookies with cake mix.
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Easy Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These easy butter pecan cake mix cookies are soft, chewy, and so yummy!
Ingredients
- Eggs: 2
- Vegtable Oil: ½ cup
- Vanilla Cake Mix: 1 box (15.25 oz)
- Pecans: 1 cup, chopped
- Toffee Bits: ½ cup
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix: To a bowl, combine and mix the eggs, vegetable oil, and cake mix with an electric hand mixer. Fold in the pecans and toffee bites.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough and place them on the baking sheets one inch apart from each other and bake for 9-11 minutes.
Notes
Consider toasting the pecans for a toasted nutty flavour. Just ensure they are room temperature before adding to the cookie dough/batter.Â
To make perfectly shaped cookies, flip a cup upside down over the cookies and move it in circular motions until the cookies are perfectly circular.
A cookie scoop helps form perfectly sized cookies.Â
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert, cookies
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: american
Andrea says
These are the easiest most delicious cookies! Especially when you want to switch it up from typical chocolate chip cookies 🙂 Did you enjoy them?