Description
Festive Christmas Cookies emerge from a simple cake mix, creating delightful holiday treats that sparkle with seasonal cheer. Sweet magic happens when you blend easy ingredients into cheerful, sprinkle-studded cookies perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix (yellow or white)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Mix-ins and Decorations:
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Holiday Additions:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your festive treats.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, blending until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and colorful M&M’s, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie mixture.
- Sprinkle in a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
- Pour the holiday sprinkles into a separate shallow dish, preparing for the coating process.
- Dust your hands with powdered sugar to prevent sticking, then roll the dough into small, uniform balls.
- Generously roll each dough ball in the holiday sprinkles, ensuring a festive and colorful exterior.
- Arrange the sprinkle-coated cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar for an extra touch of holiday sweetness if desired.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture.
- Experiment with different cake mix flavors like funfetti, red velvet, or chocolate for unique variations.
- Swap traditional sprinkles with holiday-specific colors for themed celebrations throughout the year.
- Reduce oil by 1 tablespoon for slightly less dense cookies if you prefer a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg