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    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

    Published: Nov 15, 2015 · Modified: Dec 3, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Yes, I know...it's not even Thanksgiving yet. But this Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe is just too much fun not to share RIGHT NOW!

    I love doing cookie exchanges, especially the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap each year. There's just something so fun about doing a cookie swap, sharing your baking with friends and family - and sometimes strangers too - that I get super excited about it each Christmas.

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies frosted with vanilla icing and covered in red and green sprinkles on a plate

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

    You can read all about the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap in this Banana Bread Cookies Recipe blog post!

    Aren't these Christmas cookies using cake mix just adorable? This Cheater Christmas Cookies Recipe results in light and fluffy cookies, but they are still crispy on the edges, just like one of those thicker old fashioned sugar cookies. I LOVE chewy and crispy cookies, don't you?

    I think that is why I have never been a fan of store bought cookies, to be perfectly honest. Sure, they may TASTE good, but I like to bite down into a cookie and feel it give - not crumble. 

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies frosted with vanilla icing and covered in red and green sprinkles on a plate

    All you have to do is put some in a pretty Ziploc bag or in a decorative tin and you're all set for your cookie swap, to give as gifts to coworkers or even as a nice hostess gift for that last minute holiday party that you were invited to!

    If you want to participate in a cookie swap but aren't very crafty when it comes to baking, then this Cheater Christmas Cookies Recipe is going to be just perfect for you! This Christmas Cake Mix Cookies recipe is super easy and the results are pretty fantastic!

    Looking for other Christmas recipes like my Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe?

    Check out these really fun Christmas recipes on The Rebel Chick, like our Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies Recipe. I am always adding new recipes, especially during the holiday months!

    You will especially love our Homemade Hot Cocoa Cookies Recipe for Christmas!

    My top Christmas cookie recipe is actually this Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe and it gets so many views every holiday season! I’ve been making it for years and it’s actually my second favorite! My other favorite is this M&Ms Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

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    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies frosted with vanilla icing and covered in red and green sprinkles on a plate

    How to Make This Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

    Ingredients needed to make this Cheater Christmas Cookies Recipe:

    • 1 box of white cake mix, any brand.
    • 2 large egg whites
    • ⅓ cup of vegetable oil
    • frosting
    • Christmas colored sprinkles

    Directions for making this Cheater Christmas Cookies Recipe:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Combine the cake mix, egg whites and oil, mixing well.

    Note: I removed the yolk from this bowl!

    cake mix and eggs
    cookie dough batter

    Roll the cookie dough into 2" balls, placing about 2-3 inches apart on a cookie sheet.

    Using the bottom of a glass, gently press the cookie dough balls down to about ¼ in thickness.

    Bake 8-10 minutes, being careful not to overbake. If you don't have a kitchen timer, I highly recommend one!

    Allow the cookies to cool on cooling racks, or simply set aside for about 10 mins. Once cooled, generously frost and sprinkle to your heart's content!

    This Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.

    Share this Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe with your friends and family on social media!

    If you love this Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe as much as we do, please leave me a 5-star review below and help me share this recipe on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

    If you do make the recipe, I hope you’ll share that you tried it on Pinterest! I love it SO MUCH when readers share their feedback!

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies

    To print this Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe, simply click the recipe card below!

    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! You can also email this recipe!

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies frosted with vanilla icing and covered in red and green sprinkles on a plate

    Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe

    Jennifer
    Our Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe is the best Christmas Cake Mix Cookies recipe for Christmas Treats and Christmas Desserts!
    3 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 servings
    Calories 166 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 15.25 oz white cake mix any brand
    • 2 egg whites
    • ⅓ Cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup frosting
    • ⅓ cup Christmas sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine the cake mix, egg whites, and oil, mixing well.
    • Roll the cookie dough into 2" balls and place 2-3" a part on the baking sheet.
    • Using the bottom of a glass, and gently press the cookie dough balls down to about ¼".
    • Bake 8-10 minutes, do not over bake.
    • Allow the cookies to cool and then generously frost and sprinkle.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 184mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 17gCalcium: 53mgIron: 0.5mg
    Keyword cake mix cookies, christmas cookies, Christmas Dessert, cookies
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    Jennifer, AKA "The Rebel Chick," is a 40-something Gen Xer who strives to help her readers live their best lives possible with easy recipes, travel inspiration and lifestyle tips!

    Comments

    1. Amelia V. says

      December 13, 2015 at 5:40 am

      So easy! Now, if I only had the recipe for pudding-cake-mix cookies, I would be all set for a while.

    2. Erikasunder5 says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      That looks so cute and christmassy! I will definitely try this for christmas!

    3. Miz Helen says

      December 15, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      Very special Christmas Cookies! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

    4. Theresa @DearCreatives says

      December 17, 2015 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. I haven't tried Cake mix cookies yet. They look yummy.

    5. Danita Carr says

      December 19, 2015 at 1:36 am

      A yummy and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictoires

    6. Judy says

      July 20, 2023 at 10:04 am

      The recipe say 2 egg whites but the picture shows the whole egg, yolk and all. can you please confirm ?

    7. Jenn says

      July 20, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Yes, it is only the whites - we scooped out the yolk! LOL I should go back and edit that pic, all these years and I never realized that!

    8. Linda smith says

      September 10, 2023 at 11:59 am

      Love the recipes. Easy for 1st time bakers and for a quick treat to friends. I love to spoil my friends at the library and the boys that work on my car. Thank you so much.

    3 from 10 votes (9 ratings without comment)

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