Description
These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are a festive and easy-to-make holiday treat. Using a simple yellow cake mix base combined with chocolate chips and optional colorful sprinkles, these soft and chewy cookies bake quickly and can be decorated with marshmallows or holiday-themed candies to resemble Santa’s festive spirit. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, they offer a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with a fun seasonal flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins & Decorations
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles (optional)
- Mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candy decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, well-combined dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the red and green sprinkles to add festive color and flavor.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out tablespoon-sized dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Slightly and Transfer: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cool, optionally decorate the cookies with mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candies to enhance their festive look, resembling Santa ornaments.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers; cookies will firm up as they cool.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Red and green sprinkles are optional but add a festive holiday touch.
- Mini marshmallows or holiday candies can be added post-baking for decoration and extra sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days.
