Description
Whip up these soft and chewy Cake Mix Christmas Cookies in just 20 minutes! Perfect for festive gatherings, cookie swaps, or gifting, they’re customizable with holiday toppings like M&Ms or crushed candy canes. A simple yet delightful treat for your holiday table.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (or Devil’s Food)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&M candies (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350℉ and prepare a quarter sheet pan for baking.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms. Fold in M&M candies.
- Form the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them evenly spaced on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake:
- Bake for 9–11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- For festive flair, use red and green M&Ms or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Chill dough for 20–30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading.
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
