Description
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat. Using a yellow cake mix as the base, combined with classic chocolate chips and optional colorful sprinkles, these cookies are soft, chewy, and perfect for Christmas celebrations. The recipe allows for optional holiday-themed decorations like mini marshmallows or candy to add a cheerful touch.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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
Optional Decorations
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles
- Mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candy decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the 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 the batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 2 large eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is completely blended and smooth.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the red and green sprinkles into the batter to distribute evenly without overmixing.
- Portion the dough: Use a tablespoon to scoop out portions of the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft and slightly undercooked for chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (optional): Once cooled, add mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candy decorations on top for a festive look before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to space cookies about 2 inches apart to prevent them from merging during baking.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the baking sheet.
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Feel free to customize the decorations to fit your holiday theme.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
