Why do I love Cake Mix Christmas Cookies? Because they are EASY to make, DELICIOUS and look so cute and festive! The recipe has no fancy steps, no chilling time, no flour-measuring stress. The mix-and-bake magic delivers maximum flavor with minimum effort.
If you're looking for a quick Christmas cookie recipe to give Santa or the crowd, this recipe must make it to your holiday lineup. No measuring flour, no complicated steps, just sweet, simple holiday baking at its best! They pair wonderfully with my other cute Christmas treats like these Snowman Bark and Grinch Oreo Pops for the ultimate holiday dessert spread!
I love that these cookies start with a humble box of cake mix but bake into something that feels warm, cozy, and bakery-worthy! The sprinkles make them instantly festive, and you can customize them with endless flavors and mix-ins to fit any holiday theme all year. Amazing, right?!
🧾 Ingredients Needed
- white cake mix
- vegetable oil
- vanilla extract
- eggs
- mixed Christmas sprinkles, divided
- Additional sprinkles for rolling, if desired
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
🔁 Variations
- Red Velvet Edition: Use red velvet cake mix and roll the dough in white sprinkles.
- Chocolate Peppermint: Use chocolate cake mix and fold in ½ cup of crushed candy canes instead of Christmas sprinkles.
- Funfetti for Extra Color: Swap the white cake mix for a box of funfetti cake mix for maximum color!
- Extra Sweetness: Fold in ½ cup of white chocolate chips to the dough-it's the sweets season, after all!
🥣 How to Make
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, oil, vanilla, and eggs until well blended.
STEP TWO: Fold in ½ cup of sprinkles into the mixture and keep mixing.
STEP THREE: Using a cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough. If desired, roll the cookies in the remaining sprinkles. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.
STEP FOUR: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are set on the edges. Remove the baking sheet and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes prior to removing to cool completely on a wire cooling rack and you should be done!
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Scoop it Up: Use a cookie scoop for perfectly sized cookies that bake consistently every time.
- Don’t Overbake! They should look slightly soft in the center when you pull them out-that's how you get that perfect chewy center!
- The 5-Minute Trick: Let them rest on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes to finish setting without drying out.
- Cool Kitchens Only: If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 10 minutes before rolling; it helps keep their shape!
- Swap the Sparkle: Change the sprinkle colors to match any holiday or occasion year-round! Think pink for Valentine’s, pastels for Easter, or orange/black for Halloween!
Festive Christmas Recipe Ideas
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📖 Recipe
Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pcs eggs
- ¾ cup mixed Christmas sprinkles divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, oil, vanilla, and eggs until well blended.
- Fold in ½ cup of sprinkles into the mixture and keep mixing.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion the cookie dough. If desired, roll the cookies in the remaining sprinkles. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 1 to 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are set on the edges. Remove the baking sheet and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes prior to removing to cool completely on a wire cooling rack and you should be done!
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake consistently.
- Don't overbake! The cookies should look slightly soft in the center when removed.
- Let them rest on the baking sheet to finish setting without drying out.
- Try chilling the dough for 10 minutes if your kitchen is warm; it helps with rolling!
- Swap sprinkle colors to match any holiday or occasion year-round! Your creativity level is the limit.
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