Indulge in one of your favorite childhood candies when you use this Chocolate Whopper Cookies Recipe to bake up a batch of crunchy malted milk ball treats!
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Chocolate Whopper Cookies Recipe
So when was the last time you had a Whopper?
Now I love Whoppers all by themselves… with their crunchy malted center wrapped in irresistible chocolate.
But something magical happens when you infuse chunks of crunchy Whoppers candies into a soft chocolate cookie. Trust me… it’s a game changer!
Plus, thanks to a cake mix shortcut, this Chocolate Whopper Cookies Recipe is one of the easiest things you’ll ever make!
So what are you waiting for?
Let’s get baking, shall we?
You’ll just need these 6 simple ingredients to make your dreamy chocolate chip malted milk ball cookies…
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Chocolate Whopper Cookies Ingredients
It takes just 5 simple ingredients to make the BEST Chocolate Whopper Cookies…
- Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- Mini Chocolate Chips
- Whoppers
- Melted Butter (or Canola or Vegetable oil)
- Eggs
What’s Inside The Whopper Candy?
Whopper Candies are candy balls made of a delicious crunchy malted milk and then covered in a wonderful chocolate coating.
Amazing all by themselves, they are totally irresistible when infused into this Malted Milk Ball Cookie!
Why Is The Candy Called Whoppers?
The name Whopper is owed to the rather large size of each candy. The name was also given to the candy to help differentiate it from other similar candy.
Do Whoppers Melt?
Not easily and that makes them an ideal candy to use when baking these cookies!
How to Make Chocolate Chip Whopper Cookies
It’s actually SO simple to make these Whopper Cake Mix Cookies!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Chop your Whoppers.
2. Mix Cake Mix, Butter & Eggs in large bowl.
3. Stir in some Chocolate Chips & Whoppers.
4. Chill dough in refrigerator.
5. Form dough into balls.
6. Press more chocolate chips & Whopper pieces on top of dough balls.
7. Bake in oven.
8. Cool, Serve & DEVOUR!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Make Ahead Tip
These Whopper cake mix cookies are SO easy to make ahead of time!
The pre-made dough can be stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking your cookies.
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How to Store Cake Mix Cookies
After your cookies have baked, you can store them at room temperature, stored covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
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Chocolate Whopper Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup Melted Butter (Vegetable or Canola Oil can be substituted)
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips (for cookie dough)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips (for topping)
- 40 Whoppers
Instructions
- Cut each Whopper candy into 4 pieces, and set about 80 pieces aside for later to use when topping the cookie dough balls.
- Combine Cake Mix, Melted Butter (or oil), and Eggs in large mixing bowl, and mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
- Then add 3 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, remaining pieces of Whoppers, and any Whopper powder or dust from chopping into cookie dough, and stir until well combined.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized rounded balls and transfer to cookie sheet.
- Then place about 3 whopper pieces on top of each cookie dough ball as well as several mini chocolate chips. (This will give the finished cookies a pretty look on top.)
- Bake on center oven rack for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done. (Note: Bake on the shorter end of the time range for non-stick cookie sheets & longer end of the time range for aluminum cookie sheets.)
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling, and ENJOY!
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Rainbow Evening says
love chocolate cookies….yummy…
Heidi says
These really are SO delicious!!
Val says
What naughty fun these are! I loved getting Whoppers at the movie theater as a kid.
Heidi says
So did I, Val… they were always my first choice – well, either Whoppers or Junior Mints. 🙂
Michelle says
Love how easy these whopper cookies come together! Love that crunchy malt texture! So creative, Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re so sweet… thanks, Michelle!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs says
They look absolutely delicious and easy too! With a house full of Whoppers fans, I know these cookies will be a hit!
Heidi says
That’s so good to hear… I hope everyone loves them!
Healthy World Cuisine says
Have not had whoppers in years. They are kind of irresistible too. Need to make more of your cookies using the premade boxes as it really does cut down on so much time. Chewy and delicious!
Heidi says
They definitely are so soft and delicious… and you’re right, the cake mix shortcut is such a timesaver! 🙂
CoCo says
These look AMAZING, Heidi! I love chocolate cookies and whoppers too so I can’t wait to try these. We’re always looking for something quick and easy to take to the cabin with us and these definitely fits the bill. I can’t wait to make these – my family is going to be so excited! Hugs, CoCo
Heidi says
Oh I’m so glad you can put the recipe to use right away… enjoy your cookies! 🙂
Kathrine Eldridge says
My mouth is watering looking at the cookies! Would love to try these with my afternoon tea.
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Heidi says
Ooh… these sound like the perfect match to go along with your tea!
delphine says
Je suis fan de cookies alors je craque pour toutes ces recettes gourmandes
Bonne journée
Heidi says
Merci beaucoup, Delphine. Bonne journée 🙂
Adriana Leandro says
Looks delicious. I need to try it.
I love cookies.
Thanks for sharing.
Heidi says
You can never have too many chocolate cookies in your life… ENJOY!
Her Digital Coffee says
What a great idea! I love whoppers and never thought of using them in a cookie recipe. These sound fantastic and I can’t wait to give this recipe a try. Thank you so much for sharing Heidi!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome… I think you’ll LOVE them! 🙂
Carol says
Yum, yum! They look delicious
Heidi says
Thanks so much, Carol! They’re definitely a family favorite here!
Lovely says
Oh so yum! My sweet tooth is calling!
xoxo
Lovely
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Heidi says
These cookies really are ridiculously delicious!!
Judee says
Very different and interesting. I do like whoppers and I’m sure they taste amazing in a cookie. Thanks for the recipe
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Judee! They really are such a fun nostalgic treat!
Veronica Lee says
Yummm!
I think these will be gone the second they come out of the oven!
Heidi says
They really do have a way of vanishing quickly! 🙂
Lisa says
I don’t think we have Whoppers in the UK, sadly, but I’m wondering if we could achieve the same bake with Maltesers – got to be worth a shot!
Heidi says
I bet you can, Lisa! If you give it a try, let me know how they turn out! 🙂