Quick & Easy Holiday Cookies for Every Occasion

The holidays are filled with gatherings, cookie exchanges, and maybe even a few last-minute gifting needs. With everything going on, I wanted to share some simple cookie recipes that will add a homemade touch without taking up your whole day! These recipes are festive, quick, and perfect for any holiday moment.

Festive Cake Mix Cookies

These cake mix cookies are a holiday lifesaver. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you get soft, delicious cookies that can fit any holiday theme. Just use colored sprinkles to make them holiday-ready!

Ingredients:

• 1 16.25 oz. box cake mix*1 16.25 oz. box cake mix*

• 1/3 cup oil⅓ cup oil

• 2 eggs2 eggs

• 3 tbsp. sprinkles

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs. Once combined, mix in the sprinkles.In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, and eggs. Once combined, mix in the sprinkles.

3. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, about two tablespoons for each cookie. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, about two tablespoons for each cookie.

4. Bake for 10-12 minutes.Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes:

• You can get creative with this and the type of cake you use! You can get creative with this and the type of cake you use!

• Our favorite is funfetti, omit the sprinkles and add mini chocolate chips!! Our favorite is funfetti, omit the sprinkles and add mini chocolate chips OR Marble cake mix and white and chocolate chip cookies!

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla cake mix1 vanilla cake mix

• 8 Tablespoons butter, softened8 Tablespoons butter, softened

• 1 egg1 egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 2 cups Oreo cookie chunks2 cups Oreo cookie chunks

• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips½ cup white chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips½ cup chocolate chips

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese. Mix until a soft dough forms.Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Stir in the cookie chunks and chocolate chips by hand.Stir in the cookie chunks and chocolate chips by hand.

4. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to an hour. Roll the dough into 24 even balls.Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to an hour. Roll the dough into 24 even balls.

5. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake! The cookies will seem under done, but will continue to set up as they cool.Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake! The cookies will seem under done, but will continue to set up as they cool.

6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Tap the tops of the cookies with a flat spatula to even them out.Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes. Tap the tops of the cookies with a flat spatula to even them out.

7. Move the cookies to a wire rack or a piece of parchment paper on the counter to cool completely. Store in a sealed container once they are completely cooled.Move the cookies to a wire rack or a piece of parchment paper on the counter to cool completely. Store in a sealed container once they are completely cooled.

Notes:

• You can also roll the dough into 36 balls and bake for 9 minutes. 

If you're looking for something simple yet satisfying, my chocolate chip cookie dough makes a perfect gift, too! You can prepare a batch of dough and gift it in a cute container with baking instructions. It’s a thoughtful, homemade treat that’s ready for anyone to bake when they’re in the mood for something sweet. -here's a post about my Chocolate Chip Cookies!

I hope these recipes bring joy (and ease!) to your holiday season. With these easy options, you’ll be able to spread holiday cheer and homemade goodness without the stress.