Ingredients for Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
- 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor)
- Eggs
- Shortening
- (Replaced with lemon concentrate for lemon glaze)
- Nuts
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How to Make Cake Mix Christmas Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine one box (15.25 oz) of your favorite cake mix, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, softened, and 1 large egg.
- Add mix-ins of your choice. (Examples: 1/4 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate mint chips)
- Mix until well combined. For easier handling, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between cookies.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. (smaller cookies will need less baking time)
- Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before and/or after baking.
- **For Lemon Glaze:** Let frozen lemon concentrate come to room temperature. Mix 2 tablespoons of frozen lemon concentrate with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and desired consistency is reached. For a stronger lemon flavor, use lemon cake mix instead of your preferred flavor and add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets before glazing and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
5g
Carbs
3g
