These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are soft, festive, and unbelievably easy! With just a handful of ingredients, you can create chewy, colorful holiday cookies perfect for parties, gift-giving, or last-minute baking. Customize them with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or crushed peppermint for the ultimate Christmas treat!
⭐ Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Only 4 main ingredients
- Ready in 20 minutes
- Soft, chewy texture every time
- Totally customizable with holiday mix-ins
- Perfect for kids, parties, and cookie trays
🎄 Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (or oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½–1 cup Christmas sprinkles
- Optional Mix-Ins:
- White chocolate chips
- M&M’s
- Crushed candy canes
- Chocolate chips
🎁 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Cake mix
- Eggs
- Melted butter
- Vanilla extract
Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
2. Stir in the Festive Add-Ins
Fold in your Christmas sprinkles and any optional mix-ins (like M&M’s or white chocolate chips).
3. Chill the Dough (Optional)
If the dough feels too soft, chill it for 20 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
4. Scoop & Shape
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Scoop tablespoon-size balls of dough.
- Roll lightly in your hands and top with extra sprinkles for color.
5. Bake
Bake 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
✨ They will firm up as they cool!
6. Cool & Serve
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
🎅 Flavor Variations
🎁 Red Velvet Christmas Cookies
Use red velvet cake mix + white chocolate chips.
🎁 Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Use chocolate cake mix + crushed candy canes + chocolate chips.
🎁 Funfetti Explosion Cookies
Use funfetti cake mix + extra rainbow sprinkles.
🎁 Gingerbread Cake Mix Cookies
Use spice cake mix + molasses + cinnamon.
❄️ Tips for Success
- Don’t overbake — they taste best soft and chewy.
- Add sprinkles after rolling to keep them vibrant and prevent melting.
- Chill the dough for cleaner, rounder cookies.
🎄 Storage
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
Ingredients
• 1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix (any brand)
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or sprinkles (optional)
• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Festive Variations:
• Red Velvet: Use red velvet cake mix + white chocolate chips
• Lemon: Use lemon cake mix + poppy seeds
• Chocolate Chip: Use yellow cake mix + ½ cup chocolate chips
• Funfetti: Use funfetti cake mix + extra sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla (if using). Mix until well blended.
- Fold in nuts, chips, or sprinkles if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place on trays (they spread slightly).
- Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the tray 5 minutes—they’ll firm up as they cool. Then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a snowy finish!
✨ Perfect for:
• Cookie exchanges
• School parties
• Last-minute treats
💡 Make ahead: Dough can be chilled for thicker cookies. Freeze unbaked balls for quick treats later!
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins , Cook Time : 10 mins , Total Time : 20 mins , Servings : 24 cookies , Calories : 90 per cookie , Net Carbs: 14g , Fats: 4g , Protein: 1g