Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe
Christmas Cake Cookies Recipe creates soft, colorful cookies using cake mix, eggs, oil, and festive red and green M&M’s. These sweet treats are quick to prepare, bake in just 10–12 minutes, and bring holiday cheer to any gathering. Easy to store and share, they stay fresh for days, making them a joyful and simple addition to holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 bag 10 oz red and green Christmas M&M’s
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Get The Oven Ready
- Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat so the cookies don’t stick.
Make The Dough
- In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until everything comes together into a thick, smooth dough.
Add The M&M’s
- Mix in most of the Christmas M&M’s, keeping a small handful aside to decorate the tops later.
Form The Cookies
- Scoop out small mounds of dough with a spoon or cookie scoop and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each one.
Decorate
- Press a few of the extra M&M’s onto the top of each cookie so they look colourful and festive.
Bake And Cool
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges are set and the centers still look a little soft. Let the cookies rest on the pan for about 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.