Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red and green sprinkles or colored sugar
- Optional: White chocolate chips or festive M&M’s for added flavor and color
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or lightly grease it to keep the cookies from sticking.
- Make the Dough: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything blends smoothly and forms a soft dough. This dough will be thick, so a sturdy spoon will come in handy for mixing.
- Add Mix-Ins: Once your dough is ready, fold in about half of the red and green sprinkles, along with any optional add-ins like white chocolate chips or M&M’s. This adds a festive touch and a bit of crunch to each cookie.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they’re about 2 inches apart, as the cookies will spread slightly as they bake.
- Decorate: Gently flatten each dough ball with your fingers, then sprinkle extra red and green sprinkles on top. This final touch will give your cookies a little more holiday spirit.
- Bake: Place the cookies in your preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the edges are set, but the centers still look soft. Remember, they’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once they’re fully cooled, your cookies are ready to be enjoyed. Pack them up in a festive tin for a sweet homemade gift, or serve them at your holiday gathering!
Notes
- Choose Your Cake Mix Flavor: While vanilla or white cake mix is a classic choice, feel free to experiment with other flavors like chocolate or red velvet for a twist!
- Add Extra Mix-Ins: If you want a burst of chocolate, try adding a handful of mini chocolate chips. Crushed peppermint candies are also a fun option for a minty, holiday twist.
- Watch the Bake Time: Since every oven varies, keep an eye on the cookies around the 9-minute mark. The edges should be lightly golden, but the centers should look slightly underbaked for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg