Description
Sweet holiday magic unfolds with Christmas Cake Mix Cookies, blending festive cheer and delightful m&ms into one irresistible treat. Quick, easy, and perfect for sharing, these cookies bring joy to family gatherings with their colorful crunch and merry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box christmas cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&Ms candies
Optional Mix-ins:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Finishing Touches:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean surface for your festive cookies.
- Empty the christmas cake mix into a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant holiday base for your sweet treats.
- Pour in vegetable oil and crack the eggs directly into the mix, whisking together until a smooth, uniform batter forms.
- Gently fold in the M&Ms, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles, distributing the colorful morsels evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for slightly golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, helping them set and become sturdy.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar, creating a delicate, snow-like finish.
- Stir in vanilla extract into any remaining powdered sugar for an optional aromatic enhancement before final dusting.
- Let cookies cool completely, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to become perfectly soft and chewy.
Notes
- Swap cake mix flavors for endless variety, trying spice, red velvet, or chocolate mixes to create unique seasonal cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Customize mix-ins by replacing M&Ms with crushed candy canes, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for personalized holiday treats.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment between layers to maintain softness and prevent sticking for up to 5 days.
- 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: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg