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5 from 11 votes

Chocolate Cake Mix Christmas M&M Cookies

It's always great to have a couple of cookie recipes that start with a cake mix.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Desserts and Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix I used devil's food
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Red and green M&M's for decorating

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • Add all ingredients, except M&Ms, to a bowl and mix well with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. It will take a bit of work to get it all combined.
  • Using a small pastry scoop, scoop 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Press 3 or 4 M&M's into each cookie ball being careful not to flatten.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat until you've used all the dough.
  • Store in a covered container on the counter for up to 4 days.
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