Cake Mix Cookies Dairy & Egg Free
These dairy-free and egg-free cake mix cookies could not be easier.
Just two simple ingredients, even your kids can make them!
I first learned about these cake mix cookies from a friend on Weight Watchers.
Apparently they are a 1-point treat in the diet world.
All you need is a box of cake mix (safe for your allergies) and a can of pumpkin!
But I was more intrigued that these take no milk and no egg to make.
These were a perfectly soft cookie for my toddlers years ago.
And today, we still enjoy baking them and sharing with all the teenagers that stop by.
Over time, we've found some different ways to mix these up a bit.
Since the cookies don't taste like pumpkin but instead taste like the cake mix you choose, you can work with different flavors of cake mix to make the perfect cookies for the season.
CAKE MIX COOKIE FLAVORS
Here are a few of the cookie flavors we like to make with a can of pumpkin and box of cake mix:
- SPICE CAKE MIX COOKIES - suits the autumn months so well
- CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX COOKIES - great for winter, baked with crushed candy canes on top
- VANILLA CAKE MIX COOKIES - a perfect choice any time of year, add dairy-free chocolate chips for some added flair
Again, they take on the flavor of the cake mix. Try them all!
Below, see the quick easy instructions.
HOW TO MAKE CAKE MIX COOKIES
NOTE: Use plain pumpkin for these, not pumpkin pie filling with sugar and spices.
INGREDIENTS
1 15 ounce can of plain pumpkin puree
1 box of dairy-free & egg-free cake mix
Or use whatever cake mix is safe for your food allergies.
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.
Mix the two ingredients until combined. Include any optional add-in's like dairy-free chocolate chips or nuts (if not allergic).
Place batter onto a cookie sheet by the spoonful or use a melon baller (affiliate link) or cookie scoop.
The cookies do not spread when baked, but instead keep their shape so you may want to flatten the dough slightly with a spatula before baking. If you want to add toppings like crushed candy canes, you will want to flatten the cookie dough first so the toppings stay on.
Place in the oven for 7-10 minutes depending on how big your cookies are.
Bake until they spring back to the touch.
Let cool and serve.
Store in the refrigerator as they do tend to get a little sticky if stored at room temperature.
Hope you love these two-ingredient cookies as much as we do!
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This was originally posted in December 2010.
My son developed milk allergies when an infant, now 43 yrs. Not so many options back then. His 14 yr. old son has developed milk allergies or at least they have been diagnosed recently. He's had lots of stomach problems over the years. Now if he eats anything with dairy in it he is sick for a week or more. Guess I'm not really surprised, my son was allergic to so many things, but we has a GREAT allergist that has retired. My son lives in Cordova, Tenn. I was wondering how you found the dairy free cake mixes by Duncan Hines. Could you send me a note on what stores or where we can find the dairy free cake mixes. I'm so excited to try them as soon as possible. My son and family are coming for a delayed Christmas with us Jan. 13-15 (my husband & I had flu during Christmas. Thanks sign me up for your news.
Nanna B
In baking isle any grocery store. Most of theirs (Duncan) are dairy free. So are most of their icings. They are not advertised as DF they just don’t have dairy as an ingredient. Read the ingredient label and go crazy. I’ve made vanilla, chocolate cake and brownies too
Thanks for the update! I may have to try that next! So glad it was a hit.
I think the icing would work great! 🙂
Thanks! The kids loved them at their Christmas party!
Could these be made into sand which cookies? With peppermint mixed with pillsbury icing?
Sorry, yes...dairy free chocolate cake mix by Duncan Hines and one can of pure pumpkin. Don't use pumpkin pie mix in a can. The cookies will taste like chocolate cookies. The candy adds the peppermint twist.
You use chocolate cake mix and pumpkin?
looks yummo! i need to pick up some regular candy canes...only have cherry on hand....that might be good too though....cherry chocolate cookies!