Cake Mix Christmas Cookies Recipe

I recently stumbled upon this cookie recipe that turned my kitchen into a mini holiday party with a box of yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and those epic holiday sprinkles making everything feel super festive and easy to whip up.

I love baking these Cake Mix Christmas Cookies using a box of yellow cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, water and a bit of vanilla extract. I think the holiday sprinkles add a festive look and provide extra carbs and proteins, making them a balanced and enjoyable treat for the season.

Ingredients

• Yellow Cake Mix: It’s packed with carbs and sugar, giving cookies extra body and sweetness.
• Eggs: They provide protein and act as a binding agent to hold everything well.
• Vegetable Oil: Adds moisture, though not super healthy but makes cookies soft.
• Water: Helps combine ingredients and hydrates the mix real good.
• Vanilla Extract: Boosts flavor and aroma, making the cookies taste amazing.
• Holiday Sprinkles: They add a burst of color and sweetness to your treats.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup holiday sprinkles

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.

3. Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

4. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of the dough and place them on the baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.

5. Flatten the cookies slightly with the back of a spoon since these cookies wont spread much on their own.

6. Bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges start to look slightly firm and the cookies are set.

7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for a couple of minutes.

8. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely so they firm up more.

9. Enjoy these festive treats as they are, or serve with a cold glass of milk or hot cocoa.

10. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. Large mixing bowl
5. Measuring cups
6. Measuring spoons
7. Spoon or spatula
8. Cookie scoop (or a rounded tablespoon)
9. Cooling rack
10. Airtight container for storage

FAQ

• Q: Can i use a different cake mix flavor?
  A: Yep, you can experiment with other flavors like chocolate or red velvet, but the taste and color will be different from the classic yellow mix.
• Q: Do i need to chill the dough before baking?
  A: Not necessary, but if your kitchen is warm, chilling it for 15-20 minutes can help the cookies keep their shape while baking.
• Q: Can i substitute vegetable oil with another type of oil?
  A: Sure, you can use canola or sunflower oil, though each oil might slightly change the cookie’s flavor.
• Q: How do i know when the cookies are done?
  A: Look for lightly golden edges and a firm texture. They might seem soft at first, but they harden as they cool.
• Q: How should i store these cookies?
  A: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. If you want them last longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Eggs: Instead of 2 large eggs, try using 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or one small mashed banana to help bind the cookies.
• Vegetable Oil: You can use the same amount of melted butter or even coconut oil. Just note that butter might give a slightly richer flavor.
• Water: Swap out 1/4 cup water with the same amount of milk or even a dairy-free option like almond milk. This can add a bit of creaminess to your cookies.
• Vanilla Extract: If you dont have vanilla on hand, feel free to use an equal amount of almond extract. But remember it will change the flavor a bit.

Pro Tips

Here’s a reworked version of the recipe with a few insider pro tips sprinkled throughout, all written in a chill, down-to-earth style:

Ingredients:
• 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup holiday sprinkles

Instructions:
1. First off, heat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies don’t stick.
2. In a big bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla extract. Stir it until it’s smooth, but try not to overdo it.
3. Fold in the holiday sprinkles gently – you wanna make sure they’re spread out evenly, but stirring too hard might make them bleed their colors.
4. Scoop out about a rounded tablespoon of dough for each cookie and place them on your baking sheet with a little space in between. Don’t worry if they’re not perfect in size.
5. Press each cookie down lightly with the back of a spoon because these cookies won’t spread much by themselves.
6. Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Keep an eye on them – once the edges look just a bit firm and the cookies seem set, they’re done.
7. Let the cookies chill on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them onto a cooling rack. This helps them firm up a little more.
8. Enjoy these festive treats on their own or with a cold glass of milk or a warm cup of cocoa.
9. Store any leftovers in an airtight container so they stay fresh.

Pro Tips:
• If you want your sprinkles to really stand out, try lightly dusting them on top of the cookies right before baking too.
• Use a cookie scoop if you have one; it makes getting all the cookies even way easier and they bake evenly.
• Don’t overmix your batter, especially once the sprinkles are in. Overworking it can make your cookies tough.
• Keep a close watch on the first batch; oven temps can vary and you really don’t want to overbake these little guys.