Description
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a quick and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Using a simple cake mix base, these cookies are loaded with colorful sprinkles or mini M&M’s for a cheerful touch. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Christmas Cookies:
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles or mini M&M’s
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in the sprinkles or mini M&M’s.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are great for holiday cookie exchanges and can be customized with different flavors of cake mix or festive add-ins.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
