These festive cake mix cookies are a quick and easy holiday treat! Made with a box of cake mix, these cookies are soft, chewy, and decorated with colorful sprinkles, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients:
1 box white or vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
Optional: White chocolate chips or festive M&M’s
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.
Gently fold in half of the sprinkles and any optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or M&M’s.
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Slightly flatten each cookie and add more sprinkles or other decorations on top as desired.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once fully cooled, enjoy or package them as holiday treats!
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 110 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: ~24 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Quick, easy, and festive Christmas cookies made with cake mix! These colorful and soft treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, with just the right mix of sweetness and cheer.
Ingredients
1 box white or vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Add Mix-Ins: Gently fold in half of the sprinkles, along with white chocolate chips or M&M’s, if using.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Decorate: Flatten each dough ball slightly and top with additional sprinkles.
- Bake: Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once cooled, enjoy or package as festive holiday gifts!
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of almond extract.
These cookies can be customized with different sprinkle colors for other holidays.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American