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Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Santa Cookies are a quick and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Using yellow cake mix as a base, these soft, chewy cookies are loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and festive sprinkles. They bake up golden around the edges while staying soft in the center, and can be decorated with mini marshmallows or holiday candy to resemble Santa hats, adding a playful and delicious touch to your holiday dessert spread.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup red and green sprinkles (optional)
  • Mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candy decorations (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure non-stick baking and easy cleanup.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined.
  3. Add Mix-ins: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips and, if using, the red and green sprinkles into the batter, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  4. Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  5. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookie edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  6. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Decorate: Once cooled, optionally adorn the cookies with mini marshmallows or holiday-themed candies on top for a festive, Santa-inspired look.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  • Feel free to substitute mini chocolate chips if desired.
  • Decorations are optional but add a festive holiday touch.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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