Get ready to be blown away by this Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe! These simple cake mix cookies are just 5 basic ingredients and so fun to make!
If you’re looking for more last minute holiday treats to add to your cookie plates, check out my Last Minute Fudge, Peppermint Pretzel Crisps or these Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls!
We all know that December is a busy time of the year. Christmas band concerts, school plays (possibly virtual) and the hustle and bustle keep us on our toes.
Don’t let the thought of making cookies for your neighbors, friends, kids, family… yourself… bring you down. With this super easy cake mix cookie recipe you’ll be singing carols and dancing around the kitchen!
Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe
Not only are these Christmas cookies super easy to make, but they’re also soft, chewy and taste like a dream!
Ingredients For Cake Mix Cookies
Here’s the basic list of ingredients you’ll need to make these cookies. As always, you can find the full list along with a printable version in the recipe card below.
- White Cake Mix – you can use vanilla or any other flavor you like!
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Sprinkles – I recommend using a cake sprinkle so the colors don’t bleed into the cookie dough.
How To Make Cookies with Cake Mix
These easy cookies are so fun to make, we actually make them all year long with all sorts of flavor options. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies are one of our favorites!
- Start by combining the cake mix powder (just the powder) in a large bowl along with 2 eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
- Use a sturdy spoon to mix until it becomes a soft dough. If desired, stir in a few sprinkles!
- Next, scoop out about 1 tbsp of dough and roll it around in a small bowl of sprinkles to coat completely.
- Finally, bake the cookies for just 9 to 10 minutes and let cool completely.
My kids love helping me coat the cookie dough in sprinkles!
You can use any color of sprinkles you like. How cute are these red, green and white sprinkles for Christmas?!
Tips and Variations for Cake Mix Cookies
The possibilities are ENDLESS when it comes to cake mix cookies. Since they’re so easy to make, you can make a whole platter of different cookies in no time!
Here are a few variations you can try, along with one of my favorite time-saving tips and tools…
- Lemon Cake Mix with White Chocolate Chips
- Chocolate Cake Mix with Peppermint Chips
- Red Velvet Cake Mix with Crushed Up Oreos
- Chocolate Cake Mix with Mini M&Ms
- Strawberry Cake Mix with colorful sprinkles
- Funfetti Cake Mix with rainbow sprinkles
PRO TIP: When it comes time to scoop the cookie dough, I like to use my handy cookie scoop. It keeps my hands clean and makes scooping cookies a breeze.
I also love to use a silicone baking mat for easy, non-sticking of cookies!
Is It Better To Freeze Cookies Before or After Baking?
Wanting to get a head start on baking this year? Good news! This Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe can easily be prepped ahead of time and frozen to free up your holiday season.
Freezing Cookie Dough
Freezing cookie dough will last for 3 to 4 months.
- The easiest way to freeze these drop cookies is to shape the cookie dough into balls and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Pop the tray in the freezer and let the cookie dough freeze for about an hour before placing the cookie dough balls into a zip close bag and squeezing out as much air as possible.
- When you’re ready to bake, place the frozen cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and bake right away! Don’t forget to add a few minutes to the bake time.
Freezing Cookies After Baking
Let the baked cookies cool completely and then freeze for 3 to 4 weeks.
- Make sure you let the baked cookies cool completely before placing in a zip close bag and squeeze out as much air as possible.
- Use a sharpie marker to label the cookies so you know when you put them in the fridge for max freshness!
- When ready to enjoy just pull them out of the freezer, place them on a plate and let them come to room temperature!
I really love how soft and chewy these cake mix cookies are. The coating of sprinkles gives it a nice crunch of texture to the outside too.
It’s a party in your mouth!
More Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes To Try
Wanting to add a few more festive treats to your baking list this year? No problem! I’ve got you covered with these tasty recipes…
I can’t wait for you to give this easy recipe a try!
Easy Christmas Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Vanilla Cake Mix, or similar size
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups cake sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Combine the cake mix powder, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract in a large bowl with a sturdy wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. If desired, stir in ¼ cup sprinkles.
- Scoop 1 tbsp of dough and roll into a ball, then roll in sprinkles until coated. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until set and then let cool for 2 to 3 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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These sound delicious and super easy! Will be tryin these! Thank You for All the Wonderful recipes you email on a daily basis! Much appreciated!
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I tried to cake mix cookies but wasn’t totally sold on them but i think adding the vanilla will help and I am definitely going to try them again. I also have a husband that likes fresh baked cookies and I LOVE the idea of freezing the dough and making only what he wants.
Looks the tips on freezing cookie dough.
A couple of benefits here for me; #1, I was looking for a cookie recipe to make with my box cake mixes and found it (this) and then your post came thru my email today (I’m a email subscriber) and I get his recipe and then there is the bonus of the drawing. Wow, this was meant to be (even if I don’t win it’s just fun). So I am gonna try your recipe tomorrow. I have about 6 boxes of cake mix in my pantry and want to use them up and this sounds just perfect. Thank you.
I love the sprinkles! Very festive and looks so good. My granddaughter will love helping me bake them! I am an email subscriber.
I am going to make a couple of these variations to take to neighbors since we cannot have a cookie exchange this year! I am an e-mail subscriber and always look forward to your recipes!! Happy Holidays to Everyone and hopes for a safe New Year!
These look amazing! I’m so happy you included the freezing directions for both before and after baking! We can enjoy a little Christmas year round!
These look super festive! Thank you for your great ideas! I’m an email subscriber.
I love Christmas Cookies and these look delicious!!!!!
I am a subscriber and love the ease of the recipe. I have made cake mix cookies before and they always turn out nice and taste delicious! Thanks for your recipe.
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These cookies look so festive with those sprinkles. Thank you for providing recipes and ideas on your blog with us. Btw, I am an email subscriber.
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Looking forward making this recipe!!
These look yummy and so easy, I will try them with my granddaughter, she loves sprinkles. Thanks for sharing.
So easy! Can’t wait to try these and the gingerbread ones too!
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I love making cookies with a cake mix! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipes. I’m an email subscriber:)
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These are great!!!
Easy to make but mine were a bit dry.
I am living in Baja Mexico so when I order items (as in a cake mix) I’ll order 12 of them. Have been looking for recipes that aren’t just a cake!
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They could have been dry because of over-baking. Try to pull them out just as they set and then let them cool completely. Hope that helps!
Tomorrow is cookie day…my hubby and I got all the ingredients we needed today, so we’re raring to go. Now I see this recipe using cake mixes, they look delicious…we’ll be making them for sure. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe…I’m a subscriber, and just want to say “Happy Holidays” to everyone.
These look sooooo yummy. I can’t wait to make them this weekend. I am an email subscriber of yours, and I love getting all of your awesome good food recipes. Thank you so much.
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These were so easy and so yummy. Thanks.
I am a great fan of easy, yummy cookies, this recipe looks delish.
I am subscriber and a huge fan of all the recipes. All my family recipes were destroyed, so having to collect knew ones.
I love making cake mix cookies but for some reason, never thought about making them for Christmas!!
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I enjoy trying your fun recipes!
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I’m a subscriber and love your recipes. Can’t wait to try some of these cookie recipes. They are my favorite thing to bake.
Recipes look great. I will try for sure. Live your recipes. Not one I did not ❤️ Keep it up.
What are those cake sprinkles you used. They do not look like ordinary sprinkles. They are thicker and really look nice. What brand are they?
You can find cake sprinkles in the baking aisle. They are fatter and not shiny (so they won’t bleed their colors into the dough).
Love the cookies I have a new oven and can make cookies this year.
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Merry Christmas!! I’m anxious to try this recipe with my 4 grand girls. We will have a blast! Thank you for coming up with delicious recipes to make the holiday’s a little brighter.
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These are so soft and delicate and super easy with minimal ingredients. I love them. They remind me of Lofthouse cookies only even better!
I also like that you suggested other easy cookie recipes for that last minute need!
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I’ll have to try these with my grandchildren; I think they will enjoy eating them as much as making them. Thanks for the recipe. Merry Christmas!!
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Thank you so much for sharing your delicious meals. You’ve saved me countless hours in the kitchen.
I love easy baking recipes! I’ve been baking more lately since I’m no longer working, and so far nothing has turned out very good LOL! Not sure if I should keep trying or just stop.
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Love your recipes. This is one I will use often. Your loyal email subscriber.
Can’t wait to make these
Can’t wait to begin making Christmas cookies! Your cookies look so festive! They will be a great addition this year.
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These look yummy…love cake mix cookies.
Love baking but hate a lot of steps and dishes, these look super easy!