Festive Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
These easy and delicious Christmas cookies are made using cake mix, making them quick to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings. Bursting with festive flavors and colorful sprinkles, they are sure to be a hit with friends and family.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cookie scoop or spoon
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix 15.25 oz
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract Optional
- ½ cup festive sprinkles
- ½ cup chocolate chips Optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Mix until well combined and a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the festive sprinkles and chocolate chips, if desired, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly undercooked, which is normal.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a softer cookie, don’t overbake them.
You can customize these cookies by adding different mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts, or different types of chips.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.