Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
These Christmas Cake Mix Cookies are soft and chewy cookies that are filled to the brim with white chocolate chips and M&M’s.
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Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 204kcal
Equipment
- hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
- baking sheet or cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 15 ounces vanilla cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 drops green gel food coloring
- ½ cup red and green M&Ms plus more for decorating
- ½ cup white chocolate chips plus more for decorating
Instructions
- Beat together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined.15 ounces vanilla cake mix, 2 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil
- Add the food coloring and beat until well mixed.2 drops green gel food coloring
- Stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.½ cup red and green M&Ms, ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop a heaping spoonful of dough. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on the lined baking sheet. Press the dough down slightly, then decorate with additional candy and chocolate chips if desired. Continue until all the dough has been used.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are slightly brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
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Notes
Pro Tips
- Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain the right texture. Whether you use a mixer or mix by hand, blend just until the ingredients are combined.
- It’s very important that you make sure that the cookie dough chills for at least 30 minutes. This firms it up, making it easier to handle and helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- When adding the gel food coloring add one drop at a time and adjust until you achieve your desired color.
- If you don’t have parchment paper on hand, you can use a silicone baking mat instead.
- If you want even-sized cookies use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough evenly.
- To get perfectly shaped cookies, use a spatula or a glass to gently round the edges of the cookies while they are still warm.
Recipe FAQs
How do you store the cookies? Store the cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain their softness for about a week. Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. Just shape it into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes or until solid. Then transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to three months. Should I thaw frozen cookie dough before baking? No, you don’t need to thaw the cookie dough before baking. Just place the frozen dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake for an extra minute or two.Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg