Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies Recipe
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for the holiday season. Using a convenient cake mix base, these cookies are quick and easy to make, with a festive touch from colorful M&Ms and a sprinkle of chocolate chips. They are sure to bring some cheer to your cookie exchange or holiday dessert table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) white or vanilla cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Add mix-ins: Gently fold in the M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles if using.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use holiday-colored candies for a festive look.
- You can substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
