Ingredients
This Christmas cookie recipe requires just a few pantry staples:
1 box of white or vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar for a festive look
Optional Add-ins: White chocolate chips, holiday M&M’s, or mini marshmallows
With these ingredients on hand, you’ll have a festive cookie that is quick, easy, and budget-friendly.
Directions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Preheating is essential to achieve the perfect bake.
Step 2: Make the Dough
In a medium mixing bowl, add the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir these ingredients together until you have a soft, cohesive dough. Don’t worry if the dough is thick—it’s just the right texture for shaping into cookies.
Step 3: Add Festive Mix-Ins
For that holiday charm, fold in half of your red and green sprinkles and any optional mix-ins you’ve chosen, like white chocolate chips or M&M’s. These additions make each cookie more colorful and delicious!
Step 4: Shape the Cookies
Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, form tablespoon-sized balls of dough. Place each one on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Step 5: Decorate
Lightly flatten each dough ball with your fingers. Then, sprinkle more red and green sprinkles on top of each cookie. This final touch gives the cookies a festive look that’s perfect for holiday gatherings.
Step 6: Bake
Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft. For the best results, avoid overbaking—the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
Step 7: Cool and Serve
After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, they’re ready to enjoy or package as a lovely homemade gift!
