Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays! Made with just a few ingredients, they’re easy to whip up and decorate with festive sprinkles or candies. Perfect for cookie swaps, gifts, or leaving out for Santa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup red and green M&Ms or festive sprinkles
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract (if using). Stir until smooth. The dough will be thick. Fold in 3/4 cup of the M&Ms or sprinkles, reserving some for decorating.
- Chill (optional): For thicker cookies, cover the dough and refrigerate for 20 minutes. This step helps prevent spreading, especially if your kitchen is warm.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart. Lightly press down on each cookie and add extra M&Ms or sprinkles on top for decoration.
- Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are slightly golden. The centers may look soft; they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze the baked cookies for up to 3 months, or freeze the dough balls to bake later.
- Variations: Try different cake mix flavors like chocolate or red velvet, or add crushed candy canes for a peppermint twist.
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