Christmas Cake Mix Sprinkle Cookies are super simple and festive cookies perfect for the holiday season. Made with boxed cake mix and holiday sprinkles for a quick and delicious treat.
Cake Mix Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
There's a lot going on during the holiday season, so sometimes, it is best to keep baking simple. These cake mix Christmas sprinkle cookies do just that. The cookies use a box of cake mix to add a cake batter-like flavor to the cookies and make the baking process so much easier. It's a win-win for both quick baking and flavor.
I always like to keep a box of cake mix in my pantry. It is helpful whenever I need a quick dessert or just want to make something simple. Cake mix is a shortcut in the kitchen that is well worth taking for the right reasons. I like to use it when making cake pops or even when I need a basic cake. In this recipe, the cake mix subs in for all of the dry ingredients, making the baking process much easier.
What I love most about this recipe is its versatility depending on your color sprinkles. It is perfect to save in your back pocket for a simple holiday recipe. Use orange and black sprinkles for Halloween, red, white, and blue for July 4th, and red and pink for Valentine's Day. All you have to do is get the sprinkles that match the holidays.
Looking for more Christmas cookies? Try my peppermint brownie cookies or eggnog cookies.
Why I Love This Recipe
- Flavor - The cake mix gives the cookies a slight cake batter flavor.
- Simplicity - The cake mix takes out the measuring process of the dry ingredients, making this a much easier process.
- Freezer-Friendly - The cookies freeze very well, so I love to make a batch at the beginning of the holiday season to keep around for last-minute festivities.
Ingredients Needed To Make Cake Mix Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Cake Mix - It is best to use yellow or white cake mix.
- Brown Sugar - Keeps the cookies moist.
- Sprinkles - It is best to use regular sprinkles, also known as jimmies, to get the best color and flavor.
- Butter - Allow the butter to soften to room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar - Helps build the texture of the cookies and provides a slight sweetness.
Directions For How To Make Cake Mix Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
- Prepare.
Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set to the side.
- Mix wet ingredients.
Cream the butter with the sugars using a hand or stand mixer. Then, add in the egg, followed by the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
Add in the cake mix, baking soda, and salt and mix until combined.
- Fold in the sprinkles.
Add in the sprinkles and fold into the batter using a rubber spatula.
- Bake the cookies.
Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheet and bake the cookies in the oven. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges of the cookies are set.
- Cool.
Let the cookies cool slightly on the cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.
Serving Suggestions
These festive cookies are great for the holiday season. Serve them for a Christmas party or cookie swap, or send them to friends and family.
Make Ahead and Storage
- Make Ahead: These cookies can easily be made ahead of time, both as cookies and cookie dough. Store the cookie dough in scooped balls in the freezer for 2-3 months. Once the cookies are baked, they can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days ahead of time.
- To Store: Store the cookies in a plastic bag or airtight container. The cookies will stay fresh for about 5-7 days.
- To Freeze: Freeze the cookies as cookie dough balls in a plastic bag or airtight container for 2-3 months. Add a few minutes to the baking time when baking the frozen cookies. The baked cookies can be frozen for 2-3 months.
Tips and Variations
- Flavored Cake Mix - If you want to add a flavor to the cookies, try a flavored cake mix like chocolate, lemon, or strawberry.
- Seasonal Sprinkles - Switch out the sprinkles to make the cookies festive for all different holidays.
- Extra Sprinkles - If you want to add more sprinkles to the cookies, roll them in sprinkles once they are in cookie dough balls. The sprinkles will be out on both the outside and inside of the cookies.
Cake Mix Christmas Sprinkle Cookies
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- hand or stand mixer
- rubber spatula
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 12 Tablespoons, (1 ½ sticks), butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set to the side.
- Using a hand or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter with the sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the egg, followed by the vanilla, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add in the cake mix, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add in the sprinkles and mix them in with a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a cookie dough scoop. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet and bake the cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. If desired, you can roll the cookie dough balls in sprinkles before placing them in the oven.
- Let the cookies cool slightly on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack to fully cool.
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