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    Cake Mix Peppermint Cookies

    Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Oct 20, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    I love easy recipes and it really doesn't get much easier than cake mix cookies. With just a few ingredients, you can bake up soft and delicious cookies that taste like a whole lot of work went into them. These Christmas Cake Mix Peppermint Cookies make the perfect holiday treat!

    cake mix peppermint cookies on a plate
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    • ⭐Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥣Ingredient Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs
    • 🍪Related posts
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why This Recipe Works

    • Only 4 ingredients
    • Cook up in just 10-12 minutes
    • The peppermint chips really give these Christmas cookies the flavor of peppermint candy
    cake mix peppermint cookies on a plate

    🥣Ingredient Notes

    • Yellow cake mix - the cake mix takes the place of the flour sugar and baking powder and makes this recipe so easy.
    • Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips - add a refreshing peppermint flavor to the cookies, plus they help the cookies look super festive.
    yellow cake mix, canola oil, eggs, peppermint baking chips.

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the yellow cake mix and canola oil to a large bowl.
    STEP 2: Crack two eggs and add them to the bowl as well.

    bowl with cake mix, eggs and oil

    STEP 3: Stir the ingredients together until a dough forms.

    cake batter in a silver bowl

    STEP 4: Add in one cup of Andes peppermint chips to the dough and mix everything until thoroughly combined.

    cake mix with peppermint chips in a silver bowl

    STEP 5: Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Place the cookies a few inches apart on the baking sheet.

    STEP 6: Use the additional ¼ cup of peppermint chips on top of the cookie dough. Sprinkle them on top and push them into the dough.

    cookie dough on a  cookie sheet

    STEP 7: Bake the cake mix cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

    cookie dough with peppermint chips

    STEP 8: When you remove them from the oven, let them cool on the pan for a few minutes.

    baked cookies on a cookie sheet

    STEP 9: Then, place the cookies on a cooling rack to cool.

    peppermint cookies on a cooling rack

    This recipes makes 2 batches of cookies for a total of 24.

    stack of peppermint cookies

    This dessert recipe would be perfect for a cookie exchange. Enjoy the wonderfully refreshing minty flavors of these cookies.

    Kids will love helping out to make these cookies. I have long been a proponent of cooking with kids. There are so many things kids learn by helping out in the kitchen. We love Raddish which is a monthly subscription box for kids that is a cooking club, culinary lesson, and mealtime solution all in one.

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: To make sure you get uniform cookies, you can use a medium-sized cookie scoop.

    Tip 2: For ease of cleanup, I love using a Silpat baking mat when I bake.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    How do you make cookies with cake mix?

    Typically, you add ½ cup of oil and 2 eggs to a box of cake mix. From there you can add other mix-ins, like chocolate chips.

    How do I store these Christmas cookies?

    You can store these cookies in an air tight container for up to five days.

    What can I use in these cookies if I can't find Andes Peppermint Crunch Chips?

    You can finely chop pieces of Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark.

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    📖 Recipe

    Cake Mix Peppermint Cookies

    With just a few ingredients, you can bake up soft and delicious cookies that taste like a whole lot of work went into them. These Christmas Cake Mix Peppermint Cookies make the perfect holiday treat!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: cookies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • Cookie Sheet
    • Large bowl
    • Cooling rack

    Ingredients

    • 1 15.25 oz box yellow cake mix
    • ⅓ cup canola oil vegetable oil works too
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup Andes Peppermint Chips
    • ¼ cup Andes Peppermint Chips for topping

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the yellow cake mix and canola oil to a large bowl.
    • Crack two eggs and add them to the bowl as well.
    • Mix together until a dough forms.
    • Add in one cup of Andes peppermint chips to the dough and mix until thoroughly combined.
    • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Place the cookies a few inches apart.
    • Use the additional ¼ cup of peppermint chips on the top of the cookie dough. Sprinkle them on top and push them into the dough.
    • Bake the cake mix cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. When you remove them from the oven allow them to cool on the cookie sheet.
    • Place the cookies on a cooling rack to cool. 

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    Notes

    • To make sure you get uniform cookies, you can use a medium-sized cookie scoop.
    • For ease of cleanup, I love using a Silpat baking mat when I bake.
    • This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sue

      December 19, 2022 at 10:43 am

      Has anyone made this with a chocolate cake mix?

    2. Nic

      December 06, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Okay so fun, so quick and easy and perfect to make with my kids. Thanks for the great recipe!

    3. Elaine

      December 06, 2021 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait to make a big batch of these. Love having enough throughout the week!

    4. Jenny

      December 06, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I had no idea you could make cookies from cake mix! This makes holiday baking so much easier with little kids, and my kids loved the cookies.

    5. Jess

      December 06, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      These are perfect for the holidays! I love serving them with homemade hot cocoa!

    6. Kristen

      December 06, 2021 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies turned out great! Will make them again!

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