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Stack of three Cake Mix Christmas Cookies on a gray plate, decorated with red and green sprinkles. Top cookie is broken to show chewy, tender texture.
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5 from 1 vote

Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

These easy, festive Cake Mix Christmas Cookies come together with only 5 ingredients. Their jolly sprinkles and chewy texture will brighten any holiday. And they’re so simple, you can whip them up in 30 minutes! They make the perfect treat during the busy holiday season.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix, christmas, Christmas Cookies
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 171kcal

Ingredients

  • 17 oz Yellow Cake Mix (Gluten-Free or Regular)
  • 1 box Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 2 Eggs
  • Festive Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Combine the dry cake mix, dry vanilla pudding mix, butter and eggs in a stand mixer and mix well
  • Scoop dough with a mini cookie (ice cream) scoop and roll dough into 1" balls
  • Place sprinkles in separate bowl and roll cookie dough balls in them
  • Place balls on a silicone-mat-lined baking sheet and bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly brown and still soft to the touch on top (I like them a little undercooked)
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let rest for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Notes

You can store these cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days. Just be sure to allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them.
These cookies also freeze very well. I love to pull just one or two out of the freezer and have myself a merry little treat. They take only about 15 minutes to thaw on the counter.


Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg