Ingredients
1 box vanilla cake mix
1 tsp. baking powder
2 large eggs
1/2 c. canola oil
1/2 c. red and green sprinkles
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix and baking powder; in another bowl, whisk together eggs and oil. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until fully combined.Step 2Add sprinkles and stir until mixed in (the more you stir, the more the colors will stain the dough). Step 3Using your hands, form small balls of dough and transfer to prepared baking sheets. Step 4Bake 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.
What are cake mix cookies? They’re exactly as they sound: cookies that incorporate cake mix into the dough. The result is an easy, quick shortcut to an extra soft and fluffy cookie. We used vanilla cake mix in this recipe, but the options don’t stop there! You can use practically any flavor of cake mix your heart desires. Strawberry, chocolate or white cake mix all would work deliciously in this recipe depending on what you’re going for. What can I add to cake mix cookies? We chose red and green sprinkles to make these cookies extra festive, but the options are truly endless. Throw in rainbow sprinkles, chocolate chips, M&M’s or peanut butter cups to turn these cookies into whatever you’re craving. Can I make the dough ahead of time? Of course! After making the dough, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or place it in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you’re ready to bake, thaw it in the fridge before scooping onto your tray. Looking for more red and green desserts? Whip up our grinch cookies to grow even the grinchiest of hearts three sizes bigger. Made these cookies? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
