Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

5 from 1 vote

These Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are perfect for even entry-level bakers. With these effortless cookies, you can easily bake up a delightful treat for Santa, even amidst the hustle and bustle of the season.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake cookies, cake mix, cake mix cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 132cal

Author: Amy Desrosiers

Cost: $5

Equipment

Oven
baking sheets
cookie scoop

Ingredients

15.25 ounces cake mix
2 large eggs
8 tablespoons melted butter unsalted, cooled
10 ounces Holiday M&Ms

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add the dry cake mix, cooled melted butter, and eggs. Stir until completely combined and a dough forms.
Fold in the Holiday M&Ms until evenly distributed.
Scoop the cookie batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space per cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Cake Mix Size Adjustment: Many brands have recently reduced their cake mix box sizes from 15.25 oz to 13.25 oz. If your box is 13.25 oz, you must add ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour to the dry mix. If you do not have extra flour, reduce the melted butter to 5 tablespoons instead of 8. If you skip this step, your cookies will spread too much and be flat!
Cool the Butter: Make sure your melted butter has cooled for 5-10 minutes before mixing. If it is too hot, it can scramble the eggs or melt the candy coating on your M&Ms.
Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutritional values may vary based on the specific brand and size of the cake mix used and are meant to be a guide.

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