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Cake Mix Christmas Light Cookies

A simple and easy Christmas cookie decorating idea and recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake mix cookie, cake mix cookies, frozen 2 cookies, frozen cookies, Christmas dessert, Christmas recipe, cookies
Servings: 24

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheets
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz Cake Mix Yellow Cake Mix Used in this recipe
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 Eggs
  • Mini M&M's
  • White Icing
  • Black Icing

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, oil, and eggs until combined.
  • Refrigerate dough for 15-20 minutes.
  • Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet. 1 tablespoon sized balls work perfectly!
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set.
  • Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Let cookies cool before coating in white icing.
  • Using the black icing, draw on a light string.
  • Place mini M&M onto the cookies to create Christmas lights.