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    Home » Cookies » Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

    Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 4, 2020 · Modified: Aug 15, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A simple cookie recipe during this busy season is a must. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are made from a box cake mix and taste amazing.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies on a cooling rack

    Cake Mix Cookies are Easy to Make

    Christmas cookies are the best. We make a lot during this time of year we made a lot of cookies and I love a simple recipe.

    These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are so simple to make, you will love them.

    Ingredients

    This recipe is really simple to make and you only need a few ingredients.

    • Cake Mix
    • Oil (we use vegetables)
    • Vanilla extract
    • Eggs
    • M&M candies

    cake mix ingredients

    How to make Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies:

    Step one: In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.

    • Pro Tip: Use any cake mix you enjoy. We love using chocolate, yellow, and even red velvet.

    Ingredients in a clear bowl

    Step two: Fold in Christmas M&Ms.

    dough with candies chilling

    Step three: Place dough in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

    • Pro Tip: Don't skip the chilling time. This will help your cookies to keep shape while baking.

    Baking Directions:

    Step four: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    cookies on a baking sheet

    Step five: Bake for 9-10 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

    Storing Cookie Dough/Cookies:

    This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time and bake later. You can store this cookie dough in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

    Then continue with the baking instructions. If you want to go ahead and make the cookies then keep in an airtight container for 5 days.

    Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies on a cutting board with m&Ms

    Cake Mix Recipes

    Here are a few more really simple cake mix recipes.

    • Yellow Cake Batter Cookies
    • Cake Mix Cookie Bars
    • Chocolate Chip Cake Batter Cookies

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    Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies on a cutting board with m&Ms

    Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies

    Jennie Duncan
    A simple cookie recipe during this busy season is a must. These Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies are made from a box cake mix and taste amazing.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Chilling: 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 cookies
    Calories 168 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
    • â…“ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
    • Fold in Christmas M&Ms.
    • Place dough in the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Bake for 9-10 minutes. Allow to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

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    Notes

    Storing Cookie Dough/Cookies:
    This is a great recipe to prepare ahead of time and bake later. You can store this cookie dough in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
    Then continue with the baking instructions. If you want to go ahead and make the cookies then keep in an airtight container for 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 127mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
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