Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) dry white or yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup winter holiday sprinkles (red, green, and white jimmies)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry cake mix, all-purpose flour, and salt until there are no clumps.
- Step 2: Add the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla powder to the dry ingredients. Mix with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until a thick, uniform cookie dough forms, ensuring all the dry mix is incorporated (do not overmix).
- Step 3: Gently fold in the holiday sprinkles using a spatula until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, which helps prevent spreading during baking.
- Step 4: Scoop the chilled dough using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop (or roll into golf ball-sized portions) and place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Step 5: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and very lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain their soft texture.
- If you like a warm, gooey center, briefly microwave individual leftover cookies for about 8 to 10 seconds just before serving.
- Elevate the holiday cheer by using these vibrant cookies to garnish a bowl of vanilla bean ice cream or dipping them in melted white chocolate and adding a few extra sprinkles once cooled.
- For the richest flavor profile, always use the melted unsalted butter option instead of vegetable oil, and be meticulous about chilling the dough for the full 30 minutes to prevent overly thin, flat cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American