Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies Recipe
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat! Made with boxed cake mix, festive sprinkles, and chocolate chips, these cookies are soft, chewy, and full of holiday cheer. They’re quick, easy, and perfect for baking with kids or whipping up last-minute for a holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
3. Scoop and Shape:
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- For an extra festive touch, press a few extra sprinkles or chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls.
4. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Customization: Swap out the chocolate chips for white chocolate or add crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.