Imagine whipping up delicious, festive cookies in just minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor! These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are about to become your new holiday secret weapon - perfect for busy bakers, kitchen novices, and anyone who wants to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and a box of cake mix, you'll create mouthwatering treats that look like you've been baking all day long!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips or sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using an electric mixer or wooden spoon until a smooth dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Gently press down on each cookie dough ball slightly to flatten them just a bit, which helps create a more uniform shape during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will continue to crisp up as they cool.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Choose Your Cake Mix Wisely: While any flavor works, vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti cake mixes are especially great for holiday cookies.
- Mix-In Magic: Don't be afraid to get creative with your add-ins! Try seasonal sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or different types of chocolate chips to match your holiday theme.
- Uniform Cookies: Use a cookie scoop for perfectly consistent cookie sizes that bake evenly.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Storage Hack: To keep cookies soft, place a piece of bread in the airtight container - the moisture will help maintain their texture.
- Make Ahead Option: You can prepare the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze the dough balls for up to a month.
- Watch Carefully: Ovens vary, so start checking your cookies at the 10-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
