Easy Santa Cake Mix Cookies (Print version)
Soft cake mix cookies packed with chocolate chips, red and green candies, and a tender vanilla crumb.
# Ingredients:
For the cookie dough
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1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) white or vanilla cake mix
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2 tablespoons (16 g) all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup (120 ml) neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the mix-ins
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3/4 cup (128 g) red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces, divided
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1/2 cup (85 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
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2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, stir together the cake mix and flour. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla, then mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
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Fold in 1/2 cup of the candies, 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips, and the sprinkles. Reserve the rest for topping the cookies.
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Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press reserved candies and chocolate chips onto the tops.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops look matte but still pale. Do not overbake.
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Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Good to know:
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Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop neatly.
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For thicker cookies, do not flatten the dough balls before baking.
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Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.