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Cake Batter Christmas Cookies

These cookies combine the flavors of cake batter with a soft, chewy texture, making them ideal for festive gatherings and cookie swaps.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups boxed white cake mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cake batter extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Christmas sprinkles (plus more for topping)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cake batter extract for frosting

Instructions

  • Whisk together flour, cake mix, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  • Add egg, vanilla extract, and cake batter extract to butter mixture and combine.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and Christmas sprinkles.
  • Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Shape dough into balls and bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Cool cookies on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Beat butter, powdered sugar, and cake batter extract for frosting, then frost cookies and top with sprinkles.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shape.
Adjust baking time based on individual oven performance.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg