Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Ingredients:
1 box white or vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
Optional: White chocolate chips or festive M&M’s
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Prepare the Dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
Mix until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky.
Add Festive Mix-Ins:
Gently fold in half of the red and green sprinkles, white chocolate chips, or festive M&M’s into the dough.
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Decorate:
Flatten the dough balls slightly with your palm.
Sprinkle additional red and green sprinkles on top of each cookie for extra holiday cheer.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies chewy.
Cool:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and Enjoy:
Once cooled, serve your festive cookies on a platter or package them as holiday gifts!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 24 cookies
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a quick and fun way to add some festive treats to your holiday celebrations. Enjoy the simplicity of cake mix with the joy of Christmas sprinkles!