Angel Food Cake Cookies are the perfect cookie recipe! With just three simple ingredients needed, you’re going to love making cookies with a cake mix! Be sure to notice the light and fluffy texture of these cookies – which is how they got their name! They have a similar texture to angel food cake!
What I love about these cookies is the taste! The hint of the vanilla paired with the yogurt creates a soft and addictive flavor that will have you grabbing “just one more.” Be sure to check out my Strawberry Angel Food Dessert and my Lemon Cake Mix Cookies for even more sweet treats.
Why this recipe works
Anytime that you can use a cake mix and two other simple ingredients and create these angel food cake mix cookies, don’t pass up on the chance.
They’re a simple and sweet treat that bake up light and fluffy and are the perfect way to devour this cookie recipe in just one sitting.
Recipes that are this simple are one of the perks of baking! Why spend all day trying to cook difficult recipes when you can’t beat this delicious dessert?
Recipe Ingredients
- White cake mix – You can easily use an angel food cake mix as well to make these cookies, though they won’t hold their shape like white cake mix does. Change up the cake mix flavor to change up the taste.
- Vanilla extract – Stir in the vanilla and mix it well with the rest of the ingredients. It’s a huge flavor enhancer and important addition.
- Nonfat Greek Yogurt – This is so important to add to make the dough. Make sure that you fold it in well with the other ingredients, or use a hand mixer at low speed/medium speed to mix.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step One – Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step Two – To make the angel food cake mix cookies, mix the cake mix, yogurt, and vanilla in a bowl.
Step Three – To make the prepared baking sheet, spray the cookie sheet with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
Step Four – Use a cookie scoop or a heaping tablespoon, and drop the angel food cake mix cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet. Leave 2 inches between each one.
Step Five – Put the pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. The tops and edges should be lightly browned.
Step Six – Remove from the oven and put the cookies on wire racks to let cool completely. (You can leave them on the baking sheet as well but remember that cookies will continue to cook when they’re left on a hot surface.)
How to Serve Angel Food Cake Mix Cookies
- There are so many ways to enjoy this recipe! You can put them on a plate and let everyone grab and eat, or add some fun toppings as well. Don’t forget a big glass of milk!
- Shredded coconut on top would taste delicious, as would mini chocolate chips. Adding a little bit of sweet flavor on top is always a hit with the kids! (and adults!)
- If you really want to take these to the next level, treat them like mini angel food cookie cakes! You can lightly dust them with powdered sugar or even add fresh cherries or strawberries right on top. All that’s left then to do is put on a dollop of whipped cream.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, once you bake the cookies and let them cool, you can then store them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge or the freezer. For the best taste and texture, thaw and eat this cookie recipe when 3 months.
If you want to make these angel food cookies with sour cream, you can. The benefit of using Greek yogurt is that it’s also a great probiotic for added gut health.
This is part of the fun of cake mix cookie recipes! You can add almond extract, shredded coconut, and even some mixed in chocolate. There is always an option to add in more sugar if you want!
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Angel Food Cake Cookies
Ingredients:
- 15.25 ounce white cake mix classic white cake mix (not angel food cake mix)
- 2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- In a large mixing bowl combine the cake mix, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Prepare baking sheets with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the baking sheet leaving 2” between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges/tops just start to lightly brown.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
- Once you bake the cookies and let them cool, you can then store them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge or the freezer. For the best taste and texture, thaw and eat this cookie recipe when 3 months.
- You can add almond extract, shredded coconut, and even some mixed in chocolate. There is always an option to add in more sugar if you want!
- If you want to make these angel food cookies with sour cream, you can. The benefit of using Greek yogurt is that it’s also a great probiotic for added gut health.
- Note that if you use angel food cake mix instead of white cake mix, you will have very runny cookies, that’s why we chose the white cake mix for this recipe.
Nutrition:
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
Brittany says
Was I to use Vanilla Greek yogurt?
Mine turned out a tad tart, from plain yogurt. I ended dusting with powdered sugar to offset the flavor
Retro Potluck says
I’ve found the tartness of Greek yogurt can vary wildly in its tartness from brand to brand.
Mary says
I think you need to change the cook time to minutes instead of hours
Retro Potluck says
Oh my goodness! Thank you. I made the change.