These cake mix Christmas cookies are soft, festive, and incredibly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. They’re perfect for holiday parties, gifting tins, or a quick baking project with kids. The texture is chewy in the center with lightly crisp edges, and the cake mix gives them a nostalgic, sweet flavor. Add colorful sprinkles or M&M’s to make them merry and bright for the season.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) vanilla or white cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Fold in sprinkles and M&M’s.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a rack to finish cooling.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 11 minutes | Total Time: 26 minutes
Kcal: 160 kcal | Servings: 24
Tips
- Use soft gel-style sprinkles; they hold their color better while baking.
- Let cookies cool fully before storing to prevent sticking and preserve their texture.
