Cake Mix Christmas Cookies Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 15 large cookies
Ingredients:
1 (15.25-ounce) box vanilla cake mix
2 large eggs
½ cup canola or vegetable oil
½ cup Christmas M&Ms red and green
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup mini marshmallows
½ cup crushed pretzels
¼ cup red and green sprinkle mix
additional M&Ms and chocolate chips for topping cookies, optional
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large bowl until well combined.
Fold in the M&Ms, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, crushed pretzels, and sprinkles.
Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a large cookie scoop. Leave at least two inches between each cookie, as they will spread while baking. Top the cookies with extra M&Ms and chocolate chips if using.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes:
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
The cookies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw the cookies at room temperature before enjoying them.
If using a 13.25-ounce box of cake mix, reduce the oil to 1/3 cup.
Don’t overbake – The cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out. They’ll continue to set as they cool.
Keep marshmallows inside the dough – Try to tuck marshmallows into the dough ball so they don’t melt out too much in the pan.
Use parchment paper – Lining your baking sheets makes cleanup easier and helps prevent sticking from melted mix-ins.
Reshape if needed – If the cookies spread unevenly, use a large round cookie cutter to gently shape them right after baking.
Adjust bake time for smaller cookies – If using a smaller scoop, reduce the bake time slightly and watch for doneness at the edges.
Variations and Substitutions:
Use different cake mix flavors – Yellow, chocolate, or red velvet cake mix all work well in place of vanilla, and each gives a different base flavor to match your favorite holiday combos.
Try different M&Ms – Use peppermint, peanut butter, or caramel M&Ms depending on what’s available or preferred.
Leave out the marshmallows – For a less gooey cookie, the marshmallows can be omitted without changing the texture too much.
Add chopped nuts – Stir in chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch and richness.
Use a smaller scoop – These are large, cheerful cookies when made with a 3-tablespoon scoop, but you can use a medium scoop for smaller portions. Just reduce the bake time slightly and keep an eye on the edges.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.
Recipe courtesy of Semi-Homemade Kitchen.com
