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Christmas Cake Mix Cookies
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Instructions
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Beat together the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until combined. Add the food coloring and beat until well mixed.
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Stir in the M&Ms and chocolate chips.
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Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
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When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Use a tablespoon to scoop a heaping spoonful of dough. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on the lined baking sheet. Press the dough down slightly, then decorate with additional candy and chocolate chips if desired. Continue until all the dough has been used.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are slightly brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Color Control Magic 🎨Add green gel food coloring gradually, mixing thoroughly to achieve the perfect festive shade without over-saturating the dough.
- Candy Placement Pro 🍬Gently press red and green M&Ms into the cookie dough balls just before baking to ensure they stay on top and look beautifully arranged.
- Chill for Perfection 🧊Refrigerate the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes before scooping to prevent spreading and create more uniform, bakery-style cookies.
- White Chocolate Hack 🍪Fold white chocolate chips into the mix just before final mixing to prevent them from melting completely and maintain delightful chocolate pockets.
- Storage Secret 📦Store cookies between layers of parchment paper in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture for up to 5 days.
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