Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are festive, easy to make, and packed with holiday cheer—perfect for a quick baking session with family! With colorful M&Ms and the option to add fun toppings like crushed candy canes or toffee bits, these cookies bring holiday spirit in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9–11 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (unprepared)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&Ms
- Peppermint bark squares (optional)
- Chocolate chips (optional)
- Toffee bits (optional)
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
- Chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until the dough is thick and fully combined.
- Gently fold in the M&Ms. If desired, add any optional toppings (peppermint bark, chocolate chips, toffee bits, crushed candy canes, or chopped pecans) for extra flavor and texture.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the cookies are set and slightly golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- You can mix and match the optional ingredients (such as toffee bits or crushed candy canes) based on your personal preference or availability.
- These cookies are great for gift-giving or sharing at holiday parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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