Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Transform your holiday baking with these quick and easy Cake Mix Christmas Cookies—perfectly festive, irresistibly soft, and ready in under 30 minutes! Featuring a simple mix of boxed vanilla cake mix, melted butter, and eggs, these cookies come together effortlessly, making them a go-to recipe for busy holiday schedules. Vibrant holiday sprinkles add a cheerful splash of color, while a dusting of powdered sugar gives them a frosty, snow-kissed finish. Whether you're baking for a party, a cookie exchange, or simply to enjoy with a mug of hot cocoa, these delightful treats are sure to bring sweetness to your season. With their tender texture and festive flair, Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are a must-try for stress-free holiday baking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) boxed vanilla cake mix
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup holiday sprinkles
- 0.25 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your 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 vanilla cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the dough is well combined and no dry streaks remain.
Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, reserving a small handful for topping if desired.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into 1.5-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
For a festive touch, press a few extra sprinkles gently onto the top of each cookie dough ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly golden but the centers are still soft. Do not overbake as the cookies will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for a snow-dusted holiday look!
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.1 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.0 g | 345% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 3524 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 553.2 g | 201% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 327.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.1 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
