M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
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There’s something about being able to bake with the kids in the kitchen when the holidays roll around — and these cake mix M&M cookies are perfect for that. With just a boxed cake mix, a few pantry staples, and a handful of colorful M&Ms, they come together in under 15 minutes. No fuss, no complicated dough, no long prep — just holiday fun, giggles, and warm cookies ready to go. (Shhh, they are perfect for Santa and cookie exchanges as well)
First posted in 2014 and updated in 2023.
These cookies aren’t just easy — they bring out the joy of baking together. Whether you’re making for a holiday get-together, potluck, cookie exchange, mailing a treat to a loved one, or setting out a plate under the tree, they’re a simple, cheerful way to make memories.Â
And while they’re absolutely delicious, it’s worth remembering that cookies are a treat, but if you plan it out, they won’t ruin any of your goals. I believe in moderation, especially at the holiday times, and I have never regretted these memories with my kids.
M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe Ingredients:
- White Cake Mix– You can use a different variety, but the white will show the M&M color best. A chocolate cake mix would be a tasty combination.
- Baking Powder
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla
- Plain M&Ms– You could use a different variety of M&Ms; if doing M&Ms like peanuts, where they are larger, you will want to use fewer M&Ms.
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How To Make cake mix cookies with m&ms:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Mix all of the ingredients except for M&Ms.
After all the other ingredients are well mixed, slowly add in the M&Ms. You can use fewer M&Ms, but we like cookies with lots of candy.
Scoop dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. I use a cookie scoop to do it (You can get one -> here) to make the cookie shapes and to keep them uniform.
Bake for about 8-10 minutes
Allow to cool on a wire rack before storing; the chocolate will hold the heat, so be sure to cool properly! I have about ten different wire racks, and when I go on a baking frenzy, it’s convenient to have many of them!
What are your favorite holiday cookies to make?? Do you make cake mix cookies Christmas style?
How To Store Cake Mix M&M Cookies
Store in an air-tight container for 5-7 days. You can store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for 30 days to 3 months.
Other Cookie Recipes To Check Out:
I love making cake mix cookies! I have a whole collection; the Smore’s one is amazing! You can check out the collection -> here!
- Christmas Sugar Cookies– These cookies with homemade frosting are amazing!
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies-> Use a muffin pan and homemade peanut butter cookies, and stuff them with peanut butter cups!
- Minty Chocolate Delight Cookies– Chocolate cookies made with chocolate and mint morsels, an amazing sweet cookie!
M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16.25 Ounce White Cake Mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 10 Ounce Plain M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat your over to 350 degrees
- Mix together all of the ingredients except for M&Ms
- After all the other ingredients are well mixed slowly add in the M&Ms. You can use less M&Ms but we like them with lots of candy.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before storing
Thank you these were super easy to make , saved so much time and they are delicious
I am so glad that you loved them!! Cake mix cookies are my favorite!
These look yummy!
There’s a trick to cake mix cookies….most people don’t add the extra flour and end up with flatter cookies. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup flour (depending on the size of the cake mix). Not necessary to add the baking powder, but you can add about 1/4 tsp. cream of tarter, if you want them to puff and then crackle. You can even add 1/2 pkg. of instant pudding to them. With a white cake mix, I like to add white chocolate pudding mix.