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Shortcut Santa’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

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Shortcut Santa’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

This simple recipe is going to be a family favorite for sure and Santa is going to love them each and every year you put them out for him. Bake some soon shortcut Santa’s Favorite Cookies and enjoy every bite! 

Each year, kids love to place a plate of cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Many times, we are rushing around and doing so much, we need some shortcut recipes to help when things are busy, busy.

It’s hard to start a batch from scratch when short on time. So, hereis a quick and easy recipe that happens to make the most delicious cookies the whole family will love.

By using a cake mix and just a few more ingredients, you have a soft and chewy cookie that is fun to decorate right before you pop them in the oven or, after they are baked and cooled, add some vanilla frosting from a can then sprinkle away with all the bright Christmas sprinkles.

You can do both for a nice variety.

Best thing about this recipe is, you can swap out the sprinkles for any occasion. I make these all through the year for bake sales, potluck dinners, and for an easy dessert  recipe during a hectic weeknight.

Also, these make wonderful edible gifts. Only 5 simple ingredients to cookie yumminess!  

Shortcut Santa’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

Yields: 22 to 24 cookies

What you’ll need to make these yummy cookies…


Ingredients:

  • 15 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • colored sprinkles of choice, here’s the sprinkles I used for this recipe

 

 

 

 

This is such an easy recipe…


Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix along with the melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla. 
  3. Mix well with a rubber spatula. Dig down deep to combine the dry with the wet. 
  4. Place sprinkles you are using in separate small dishes or bowls. Roll cookies into balls and then roll into sprinkles. 
  5. Place on baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Rotate cookie sheets after 5 minutes for even baking. 
  6. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes then slide parchment paper off onto wire racks to cool completely.  

 

Enjoy the the cookie deliciousness! 

Check out a couple more Christmas recipes that are great when you’re short on time.

4 Ingredient Sweet Christmas Dip

 

Cookies and Cream Christmas Pretzel Snaps

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Shortcut Santa's Favorite Christmas Cookies

This simple recipe is going to be a family favorite for sure and Santa is going to love them each and every year you put them out for him. Bake some soon and enjoy every bite! 
Course Christmas Cookies, Christmas Desserts, Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas Cookies, Christmas Desserts, cookies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Author Pam

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • assorted Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line two cookie sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

    2. In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix along with the melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla.

    3. Mix well with a rubber spatula. Dig down deep to combine the dry with the wet.

    4. Place sprinkles you are using in separate small dishes or bowls. Roll cookies into balls and then roll into sprinkles.

    5. Place on baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Rotate cookie sheets after 5 minutes for even baking.

    6. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes then slide parchment paper off onto wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!  

Merry Christmas!

 

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