Description
These festive cookies capture the essence of holiday cake batter with a soft, chewy center and cheerful sprinkles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 box cake mix
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup holiday sprinkles
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped vanilla baking pieces (optional)
- Frosting for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using), mixing until smooth.
- Stir in the flour, cake mix, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Fold in the holiday sprinkles and white chocolate chips (if using).
- Chill the dough for 15 to 20 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Spread frosting on top if desired, finishing with more sprinkles.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, cake batter cookies, festive desserts