Description

These Easy Christmas Cookies are a festive, quick-to-make treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with a simple vanilla cake mix base enhanced by eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and colorful cake sprinkles, these cookies come out soft and delightfully cheerful. The sprinkles coating adds a fun crunch and vibrant holiday flair, making them a perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

Cookie Dough

15.25 oz (about 1 box) Vanilla Cake Mix
2 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Decoration

1 ½ cups cake sprinkles (plus ¼ cup optional for dough)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly with a sturdy wooden spoon until a soft, uniform dough forms. If you like extra sprinkles inside, fold in ¼ cup of cake sprinkles at this point.
Shape Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Then, roll each ball in the remaining cake sprinkles until fully coated, giving the cookies a festive look.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sprinkle-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the cookies have set and edges are lightly golden.
Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If you prefer thicker, softer cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
Substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
For extra festive flair, use holiday-themed sprinkles or colored sugar crystals.
Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow proper spreading and even cooking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas cookies, vanilla cake mix cookies, easy holiday cookies, festive cookies, sprinkle cookies