5-Ingredient Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
This Christmas Cake Mix Cookies Recipe Easy version is the ultimate 5-ingredient holiday shortcut! Using a simple box of cake mix, eggs, oil, vanilla, and festive sprinkles, these cookies bake up soft, chewy, colorful, and perfectly Christmas-ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for busy bakers, last-minute gatherings, and fun kid-friendly projects!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (white, vanilla, or red velvet)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup festive sprinkles, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the full box of cake mix into the wet ingredients. Stir until a thick cookie dough forms.
- Stir in about 1/4 cup of sprinkles to add color inside the cookies.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup sprinkles onto a shallow plate.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll each in the sprinkles until fully coated.
- Arrange dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space. Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool for 2 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Tips for Best Results:
• Use a 15.25 oz cake mix for perfect dough texture.
• If dough feels sticky, chill it for 15–20 minutes before rolling.
• Avoid overbaking—these cookies should stay slightly soft in the center. Delicious Variations:
• Red Velvet: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.
• Chocolate Peppermint: Fold in peppermint chips or add crushed candy canes after baking.
• Lemon: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for a bright holiday flavor. Storage:
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing:
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months, or freeze plain dough balls and roll in sprinkles just before baking.
• Use a 15.25 oz cake mix for perfect dough texture.
• If dough feels sticky, chill it for 15–20 minutes before rolling.
• Avoid overbaking—these cookies should stay slightly soft in the center. Delicious Variations:
• Red Velvet: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.
• Chocolate Peppermint: Fold in peppermint chips or add crushed candy canes after baking.
• Lemon: Add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips for a bright holiday flavor. Storage:
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing:
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months, or freeze plain dough balls and roll in sprinkles just before baking.