Description
Get ready to fall in love with the easiest holiday treat around — Cake Mix Christmas Cookies! Bursting with festive red, green, and white candy-coated chocolates, these cookies are a quick dessert, easy recipe for holiday parties, and the ultimate go-to when you need cheerful Christmas baking ideas in a pinch. With a soft, chewy center and golden edges, each bite delivers pure holiday joy. Plus, thanks to the use of boxed cake mix, you can whip these up with minimal fuss and maximum flavor. Perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or simply making memories in the kitchen with your little ones, these cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla or white cake mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup red, green, and white holiday M&Ms
Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in M&Ms and optional white chocolate chips. Save a few for topping.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Centers may look soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.