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The Christmas Cake Mix Cookies have become a family favorite in our holiday lineup. They blend the simplicity of boxed mix with festive decorations and chocolate pieces to create something downright enchanting. Whenever I whip these up, delicious vanilla scents and holiday vibes take over the house, making cookie day something we all look forward to.
Ingredients List
- White Cake Mix: Our time-saving trick for soft, pillowy cookies.
- Egg Whites: A pair gives these treats their cloud-like softness.
- All-Purpose Flour: A small amount helps nail the perfect cookie texture.
- Vegetable Oil: The key to keeping everything moist and tender.
- Chocolate Chips: I always save some for sprinkling on top.
- Holiday Sprinkles: The green, red and white colors bring Christmas spirit to life.
Baking Instructions
- Make Your Dough
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Combine everything until you've got soft, slightly tacky dough.
- Add The Fun Stuff
- Stir in chips and sprinkles using a spatula to keep everything just right.
- Form And Decorate
- Drop even portions with a cookie scoop, flatten slightly, and add extra goodies on top before they go in the oven.
Cooking Advice
- Watch The Clock
- Let them bake 8-10 minutes until just set at the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Patience Pays Off
- Let the cookies sit on the hot pan a couple minutes before moving them to cool completely.
Keeping Them Fresh
These treats stay yummy in a sealed container for many days. I put parchment between layers so they don't stick together. You can freeze the finished cookies or save the unbaked dough balls to pop in the oven whenever you want that fresh-baked smell.
Tasty Variations
Try switching up your chocolate chips or throwing in some crushed candy canes. A tiny splash of peppermint flavoring works wonders too. My little ones love picking out new sprinkle colors each December, making every batch a bit different and extra special.
Serving Ideas
They stand out on any holiday cookie tray. I enjoy setting them up with other sweet treats for neighborhood exchanges or wrapping them in cute holiday containers as gifts. When we leave them out on Christmas Eve, they're always gone by morning.
Baker's Tricks
- Do small batches for better results.
- Dust your mix-ins with flour before adding to spread them evenly.
- Always try one test cookie to get your timing and texture just right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why skip using whole eggs?
- Just egg whites make them softer and lighter, plus the holiday colors show through better.
- → Can other cake mixes work?
- White is best for vibrant colors, but vanilla or yellow are good if that’s what you have.
- → Why bother with extra flour?
- It helps the dough hold its shape and keeps cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- → How can I tell if they’re baked?
- Look for them to be set but slightly underdone, about 8–10 minutes. They’ll finish baking on the tray.
- → Can these be frozen?
- Sure can! Freeze them in a sealed container with wax paper in between for 3 months.