Description
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are festive, quick, and loaded with holiday cheer! Perfect for family baking sessions, they’re customizable with M&Ms, peppermint bark, chocolate chips, or crushed candy canes. A delightful treat for the holiday season
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&Ms
Optional Add-ins: - Peppermint bark squares, chopped
- Chocolate chips
- Toffee bits
- Crushed candy canes
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in the M&Ms and any desired add-ins like peppermint bark or chocolate chips.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or share with loved ones during the holiday season
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Customize: Swap M&Ms for sprinkles or use white chocolate chips for a different flavor.
- For extra holiday flair, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg