Description
These festive Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a quick and delightful treat made from a simple white or vanilla cake mix combined with eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Loaded with colorful red and green sprinkles, and optionally white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
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: 1/2 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 lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in half of the red and green sprinkles along with the white chocolate chips or festive M&M’s if you choose to use them, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Decorate: Slightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon, then sprinkle extra red and green sprinkles on top for a festive appearance.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: 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 or Store: Once fully cooled, enjoy these holiday treats immediately or package them as gifts for friends and family.
Notes
- You can substitute the white or vanilla cake mix with yellow cake mix if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a teaspoon of almond extract along with the vanilla extract.
- These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the dough balls before baking to reduce spreading and achieve thicker cookies.
- Adjust baking time slightly if you prefer softer or crisper cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
