Description
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are an easy and festive holiday treat made with a yellow cake mix base, chocolate chips, and optional colorful sprinkles and decorations. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they’re quick to prepare and bake into soft, delicious cookies that can be dressed up with mini marshmallows or candy for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles (optional)
Decorations (Optional)
- Mini marshmallows
- Holiday-themed candy decorations
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the dough is well mixed and smooth.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the optional red and green sprinkles to add festive color and texture.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookie edges turn golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly without breaking.
- Add Decorations: Once the cookies are fully cooled, optionally decorate the tops with mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candies for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Ensure cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent melting of toppings.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Adding sprinkles is optional but adds a fun holiday flair.
- Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cool for perfect texture.
