Sprinkle Cookies for Santa
These Holiday Sprinkle Cookies for Santa are the perfect festive treat for the holiday season, featuring soft, chewy cookies made with cake mix and colorful sprinkles. Quick and easy to make, they’re a fun baking project for the whole family and a delicious way to celebrate the holidays! 🎅🏽🍪🎄
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The holiday season is the perfect time for baking sweet treats, and there's no better way to celebrate than with these Holiday Sprinkle Cookies for Santa! 🍪
This fun and easy recipe is perfect for the whole family, and it makes the most festive cookies for your holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or even as a sweet gesture to leave out for Santa Claus himself. 🎅🏽
With a simple base of white cake mix, these cookies come together quickly and are filled with colorful holiday sprinkles to give them a cheerful, seasonal touch. 🎄
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick & Easy: If you're short on time but still want to impress your guests or leave Santa a delicious treat, this recipe is for you! Using a box of white cake mix as the base saves you time without sacrificing flavor. In just about 30 minutes, you’ll have fresh, soft, and beautifully decorated cookies.
Perfect for All Ages: Baking with kids or beginners? This is a great recipe for those who are new to baking or want a fun activity to share with little helpers. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, and folding in sprinkles is a simple yet enjoyable part of the process.
Customizable & Festive: The holiday sprinkles take these cookies to the next level, adding vibrant color and a fun, festive flair. Plus, you can adjust the type of sprinkles or flavoring to make these cookies your own—perfect for gifting, parties, or just creating memories with your family.
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What You’ll Need to Make Sprinkle Cookies for Santa
Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to make these Holiday Sprinkle Cookies for Santa:
Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
2 whole eggs
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2/3 cup holiday sprinkles (I recommend red & green jimmies like these for this recipe)
Equipment:
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How to Make Sprinkle Cookies for Santa!
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 325 °F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use silicone baking mats.
Whisk the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk the cake mix and baking powder to break up any lumps.
Whisk the Wet Ingredients:
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
Whisk the dry ingredients to break up any lumps in the cake mix.
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Combine the Wet & Dry Ingredients:
Add the oil mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold until just incorporated.
Add the Sprinkles:
Using a silicone spatula, gently fold in the Holiday sprinkles. I recommend using red & green jimmies for this recipe.
Don’t overmix the dough. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies.
I’ve found that jimmie sprinkles work best for this recipe.
Leave at least 2-inches of space between the cookies for spread.
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Scoop & Bake:
Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are crackly, slightly golden around the edges, and have a dry surface.
Cool & Enjoy:
Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Holiday Cake Mix Cookies & don’t forget to leave a few out for Santa! 🎅🏽🍪
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How to Store These Cookies
Once your Holiday Sprinkle Cookies have cooled completely, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They’ll stay soft and delicious for several days, making them perfect for holiday snacking or gift-giving.
How Long Do These Cookies Last?
These cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but they will last for up to 7 days if stored properly. To ensure they stay soft, you can place a piece of bread or a moisture packet in the container with the cookies to maintain their chewy texture.
Ingredient Substitutions & Variations
While this recipe is simple and delicious as-is, there are a few ways you can tweak it to suit your taste or dietary preferences.
Oil Substitution: If you'd like to make the cookies a little lighter, you can swap the vegetable or canola oil for melted butter. This will give the cookies a richer, more buttery flavor.
Cake Mix Flavor: For a fun twist, you can try using other cake mix flavors such as vanilla, lemon, or even chocolate to match your taste or the holiday theme.
Egg Replacement: If you prefer to make these cookies egg-free, you can replace the eggs with a flaxseed egg (1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons of water, let sit for a few minutes to thicken) or use an egg substitute like applesauce or a store-bought egg replacer.
Sprinkle Variations: While I love using Christmas jimmies for a traditional holiday look, feel free to get creative with your sprinkles. You can use white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, or even festive-colored sanding sugar for an extra touch of sparkle.
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FAQs
Q: Can I use a different type of sprinkles?
A: Absolutely! The type of sprinkles you use will depend on what you have on hand or the look you want to achieve. Jimmies are my personal favorite for this recipe, but you can also use nonpareils, star-shaped sprinkles, or even a mix of different colors and shapes to add even more festive fun!
Q: Why do I need to add an egg yolk?
A: The addition of an extra egg yolk helps make the cookies soft and chewy. It adds richness and helps to keep the cookies from being too dry or crumbly. If you want to make the cookies even richer, you can add a second egg yolk, but it's not necessary.
Q: Can I freeze these cookies?
A: Yes! These cookies freeze well. Once they’ve completely cooled, store them in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag, and they’ll keep for up to 3 months. To enjoy them, just thaw them at room temperature for a few hours, and they’ll taste as fresh as the day you made them.
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Tips & Tricks for Perfect Holiday Sprinkle Cookies
Don’t Overmix the Dough: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, fold until just incorporated. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies.
Even Scoop: For cookies that bake evenly, use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to ensure consistent size and shape. This also helps with even baking and keeps your cookies looking uniform.
Let Them Cool on the Sheet: After removing the cookies from the oven, let them sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps them set up and prevents them from falling apart too quickly.
Add Extra Sprinkles: If you want your cookies to have a little extra sprinkle magic, lightly press a few additional sprinkles on top of each cookie right before baking. This will help the sprinkles stand out even more!
Join the Conversation!
I hope you enjoy baking these Holiday Sprinkle Cookies for Santa as much as I do. They're the perfect treat to share with your loved ones this holiday season, and they make a sweet and colorful addition to your holiday celebrations.
If you try the recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below and share your thoughts, tips, or any fun variations you tried.
Don’t forget to share this blog post on your social media to spread the holiday cheer, and make sure to subscribe to my newsletter for more sweet recipes and baking tips.
Happy baking, and I’ll see you in the kitchen soon! -Xoxo Chyna B 🎅🏽🎄
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Holiday Sprinkle Cookies for Santa
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 °F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or use silicone baking mats.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the cake mix and baking powder to break up any lumps.
- Whisk the Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until well combined.
- Combine the Wet & Dry Ingredients: Add the oil mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold until fully incorporated. Gently fold in the Holiday sprinkles (I recommend using jimmies for this recipe).
- Scoop & Bake: Use a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are crackly, slightly golden around the edges, and have a dry surface.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Holiday Cake Mix Cookies & don’t forget to leave a few out for Santa!
Notes
- When combining the wet and dry ingredients, fold until just incorporated. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies.
- Read the entire blog post for more in-depth instructions on creating this yummy recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
178Fat
7 gSat. Fat
1 gCarbs
26 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
26 gSugar
16 gProtein
2 gSodium
210 mgCholesterol
26 mgAny nutritional information on chynabsweets.com should only be used as a general guideline as this information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only.
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