Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these easy and festive Cake Mix Christmas Cookies. Made with a simple cake mix and a few additional ingredients, these soft and colorful cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifting, or simply enjoying a sweet treat with family and friends. Adorned with red and green sprinkles and optional white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s, they bring both flavor and holiday cheer to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations
- Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
- Optional: White chocolate chips or festive M&M’s (about 1/2 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in half of the red and green sprinkles along with white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s if using. This incorporates colorful bursts and added texture into the dough.
- Form dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll each into a ball. This helps ensure uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Flatten and decorate: Slightly flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand, then sprinkle additional red and green sprinkles on top for extra holiday decoration.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and slightly tender.
- Cool down: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your festive cookies on a platter for parties or package them as delightful holiday gifts.
Notes
- Use white or vanilla cake mix for the best flavor base.
- Optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s enhance color and taste.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free cake mix.
- To make dough handling easier, chill dough for 15 minutes before scooping.
