Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for some cookie magic!
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix and flour; this creates the delightful base for your cookies.
Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the melted butter to the dry mix. Stir until well combined, forming a thick dough. If you’re using it, mix in the egg for added richness.
Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips (and any other desired mix-ins). This is where the cookie fun truly begins!
Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each dollop.
Bake to Perfection: Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just golden; this keeps the centers soft and chewy.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Then enjoy!