Description
Festive Christmas cookies crafted from simple cake mix bring holiday cheer to your kitchen. Sprinkled with seasonal spirit, these easy treats deliver sweet joy in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Cake Mix Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Decorative Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup red and green chocolate chips
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder. Whisk the ingredients together until a smooth, uniform dough forms.
- Gently fold in the red and green chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Pour the holiday sprinkles into a separate shallow dish, preparing for cookie coating.
- Scoop small portions of the dough and roll them into compact balls using your palms.
- Roll each cookie dough ball generously in the holiday sprinkles, creating a festive exterior that will add color and crunch.
- After coating, lightly dust each sprinkle-covered ball with powdered sugar for an extra layer of sweetness and elegant finish.
- Arrange the decorated cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven 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 to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap cake mix flavors for unique twists like chocolate or red velvet to create exciting seasonal variations.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Customize sprinkle colors to match different holidays or personal preferences for year-round festive treats.
- Use gluten-free cake mix and alternative flour to make these cookies suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg