Cake Box Cookies – Christmas Flavors
Winter Spice Cookies
- 1 (18.25oz) box cake mix, spice cake (preference: Duncan Hines)
- If using a 15oz cake mix box, add 1/4 cup extra flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (preference: salted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp apple pie mix
- cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, clove
- 1/3 cup each: chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries
- if sprinkles, use 1/2 cup
Sleigh All Day Cookies
- 1 (18.25oz) box cake mix, butter yellow cake
- If using a 15oz cake mix box, add 1/4 cup extra flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (preference: salted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup each: slice/slivered almonds & dried cherries
- if sprinkles, use 1/2 cup
Holly Jolly Cocoa Cookies
- 1 (18.25oz) box cake mix, milk chocolate cake
- If using a 15oz cake mix box, add 1/4 cup extra flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted (preference: salted)
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee + 1/2 tsp hot water + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, mixed
- 1 cup mint chocolate chips or Andes mint chips
- if sprinkles, use 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together everything except the add-ins.
- Mix in the add-ins.
- Use a medium, 2 tbsp scoop for the portions.
- Space the cookies on the sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 18 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.