Name: Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 box yellow cake mix; 1/3 cup Christmas jimmie sprinkles; 1/2 cup powdered sugar

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These Christmas Cake Mix Cookies are made with cream cheese, butter, yellow cake mix, vanilla, and Christmas sprinkles. It’s a soft and chewy Christmas cookies you can make in just 30 minutes.

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It makes an easy Christmas treats for Christmas dessert table, holiday cookie exchanges, or family gatherings. They are also great for Christmas bake sales, homemade food gifts, or a fun afternoon of baking with the kids.

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Christmas Cake Mix Cookies Process Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup Christmas jimmie sprinkles
1/2 cup powdered sugar

How to Make Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Christmas Cake Mix Cookies Process Photo

Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.

Step 2: Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is combined.

Step 3: Fold in the yellow cake mix until well combined.

Step 4: Carefully fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Try not to overmix so the colors don’t bleed into the dough.

Step 5: Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop to portion the dough.

Drop each scoop into the powdered sugar and roll until completely coated.

Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Important Recipe Notes

Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened before mixing. This helps create a smooth cookie dough.
Fold in the sprinkles gently to keep their colors from spreading throughout the dough.
Coat each cookie dough ball well with powdered sugar for that pretty crinkle finish.
Avoid overbaking the cookies. They should be set around the edges but still soft in the center.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before moving them to a cooling rack, as they will be delicate while warm.

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:12

Total Time:27

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 box yellow cake mix
1/3 cup Christmas jimmie sprinkles
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is combined.
Fold in the yellow cake mix until well combined.
Carefully fold in the Christmas sprinkles. Try not to overmix so the colors don't bleed into the dough.
Use a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop to portion the dough.
Drop each scoop into the powdered sugar and roll until completely coated.
Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.