Cake Mix Christmas Cookies Recipe
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a quick and easy holiday treat that starts with a boxed cake mix. Loaded with festive sprinkles and white chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for Christmas gatherings or cookie exchanges.
- 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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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles or holiday M&Ms
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the red and green sprinkles, M&Ms, and white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8–10 minutes until set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra holiday flavor, try using a spice cake mix or adding a touch of peppermint extract.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
