Description
Festive holiday “cake mix christmas cookies” bring delightful simplicity to seasonal baking. Quick and easy treats blend sweet nostalgia with cheerful celebration, promising smiles and sweet memories you’ll treasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box white cake mix
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Decorative Ingredients
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a smooth, non-stick surface for your festive cookies.
- Empty both yellow and white cake mix boxes into a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant holiday-hued dry base.
- Crack the eggs into the cake mix, then pour in the vegetable oil and water, whisking the ingredients together until a smooth, unified dough forms.
- Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough to create a colorful, celebratory mixture.
- Optional: If desired, incorporate chocolate chips into the dough for an extra layer of indulgence and texture.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers look set but slightly soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, allowing them to firm up slightly.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and dust generously with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, snow-like coating that enhances their festive appearance.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container to maintain their soft, delectable texture.
Notes
- Swap cake mix flavors to create unique variations like chocolate or strawberry for different holiday themes.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a more compact cookie shape.
- Experiment with different holiday sprinkle colors to match seasonal celebrations or personal preferences.
- Use gluten-free cake mix to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg