Muffin Mix Cookies

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp unsalted butter (Room temperature; use 8-10 tbsp depending on the muffin mix package size. See notes.)
• 1 package muffin mix (Use 1-2 packages; package sizes vary. See notes for butter adjustments.)
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract (Use about 1½ tsp; for one 6.5-ounce package, use about ¾ tsp.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or Silpats.

2. 2

   Place the room-temperature butter in the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a hand mixer. Cream the butter until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. If you do not have a mixer, use a wooden spoon or spatula.

3. 3

   Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and mix until incorporated. The mixture may look somewhat runny; this is fine.

4. 4

   Add the muffin mix to the butter mixture and mix just until combined, taking care not to over-mix.

5. 5

   Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, using a #40 cookie scoop if available, onto the prepared baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the cookies are just beginning to turn golden around the edges while remaining soft.

7. 7

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Butter guidance from the source: for two 6.5-ounce bags (13 ounces total), use 8 tablespoons butter; for a 14.75-ounce box, use 9 tablespoons; for an 18.25-ounce box, use 10 tablespoons. For one 6.5-ounce bag, halve the other ingredients: use 4 tablespoons butter, about ¾ teaspoon vanilla, and half of a lightly whisked large egg. Optional additions mentioned in the source include chocolate chips, coconut, nuts, berries, M&Ms, and pretzel pieces. Results vary by muffin mix brand and package size; avoid over-baking. The source also notes that the dough may be chilled for 30-60 minutes to make it easier to handle, and some users added extra mix-ins, but these are optional variations rather than required steps.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cookies
• baking
• quick
• four-ingredient
• customizable
• vegetarian