Description
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a quick and festive holiday treat made with a simple cake mix base, colorful sprinkles, and optional mini white chocolate chips. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, they offer a soft, buttery texture with a delightful sprinkle crunch, all made easily by combining a few ingredients and baking them to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles
- 1/2 cup mini white chocolate chips (optional)
For Dusting (Optional)
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using. Stir together until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold the red and green sprinkles and mini white chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute the festive elements.
- Portion Dough: Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and just beginning to turn golden brown for the perfect soft texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes; then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
- Optional Dusting: Once cooled, dust the cookies lightly with powdered sugar if desired for extra sweetness and a holiday touch.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of cake mix, such as red velvet or chocolate, to create variations of these festive cookies.
- For extra festive flair, try rolling the dough balls in colored sugar before baking to add sparkle and texture.
- These cookies stay soft for several days when stored properly and also freeze well for later enjoyment.
