Cake Mix Sprinkle Cookies

Why I Love This Reacipe

• Quick & Easy: With just four ingredients and no chilling time, these holiday cookies couldn’t be simpler. They’re the perfect last-minute treat (just like my Chocolate Reindeer Bark) when you need something festive fast.
• Festive for Any Holiday: I love making these at Christmas with red and green dye-free sprinkles, but they’re just as fun for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, birthdays, or any celebration that needs a pop of color.
• Soft & Chewy Every Time: If you’re craving a cookie that stays soft and chewy (even the next day), this one hits the spot. These, along with my Holiday Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Bars, are always the first to disappear at holiday parties and cookie swaps.

The Ingredients

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• White or vanilla cake mix: A simple, reliable base that gives the cookies their soft texture. Use your favorite gluten-free cake mix for these if you have the need for them to be gluten-free!
• Eggs: Help bind the dough so the cookies bake up chewy and tender.
• Melted butter: Adds richness and flavor. You can use oil, but butter gives better flavor in my opinion.
• Sprinkles:The star of the show! Use red and green for Christmas, metallic sprinkles for New Year’s Eve, or mix in holiday-themed shapes for extra fun.

Step by Step Instructions

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the cake mix, eggs and melted butter in a bowl and stir to combine. Dough will be thick and a bit sticky. 

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2. Stir in 1/4 cup of sprinkles until combined.

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3. Use a 1 tablespoon scoop or measure to place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silpat. Top with a few remaining sprinkles. 

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4. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until dry to the touch. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before moving to cooling racks. 

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How to Store (and Make Ahead for the Holidays)

• Freeze the dough: Scoop dough balls onto a tray, freeze, then store in a freezer bag. Bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days after baked.
• Freeze baked cookies: Freeze for up to 3 months. Perfect for prepping ahead of a holiday party.