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.
You can read all about the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap in this Banana Bread Cookies Recipe blog post!
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Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
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.
Aren't they 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.
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!
It 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!
But believe me, all of these other recipes are equally delicious! You can also check out our entire FOOD INDEX for even more recipe ideas!
Christmas Recipes
- How to Make a Christmas Trifle Recipe Tutorial
- Vanilla Bean Candy Cane Meringues Recipe
- Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe Tutorial
- Cranberry Brie Cheese Bread Recipe
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!
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.
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Cake Mix Christmas Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box of white cake mix any brand
- 2 large egg whites
- ⅓ C. oil
- frosting
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Combine the cake mix, egg whites, and oil, mixing well.
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Roll the cookie dough into 2" balls and place 2-3" a part on the baking sheet.
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Using the bottom of a glass, and gently press the cookie dough balls down to about ¼".
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Bake 8-10 minutes, do not over bake.
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Allow the cookies to cool and then generously frost and sprinkle.
Amelia V.
So easy! Now, if I only had the recipe for pudding-cake-mix cookies, I would be all set for a while.
Erikasunder5
That looks so cute and christmassy! I will definitely try this for christmas!
Miz Helen
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
Theresa @DearCreatives
Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. I haven't tried Cake mix cookies yet. They look yummy.
Danita Carr
A yummy and easy recipe! Thanks for sharing! #SmallVictoires
Judy
The recipe say 2 egg whites but the picture shows the whole egg, yolk and all. can you please confirm ?
Jenn
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!
Linda smith
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.