Easter Cake Mix Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
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2 eggs (make sure they're at room temp)
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1/3 cup of oil (vegetable works best)
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1 box of white cake mix (15.25 ounces)
→ Toppings
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White chocolate melts or candy wafers (12 ounces)
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M&M candies or pastel sprinkles for Easter decorations
# Instructions:
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Mix together the cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a big bowl. Stir well until you’ve got a smooth, soft dough.
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Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Cooling stops the cookies from spreading out too much when you bake them.
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As the dough chills, set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment or a silicone mat.
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Once the dough’s cooled, roll it into 1-inch-size balls. Space the balls about 2 inches apart on your lined baking tray so they can spread evenly.
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Put the sheet in your preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. They’re ready when the sides are set but the middle's still soft. Don't bake them too long or they'll get dry.
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Let the cookies sit on the tray for a couple of minutes. This quick pause makes them firm enough to handle without falling apart.
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Move the cookies gently to a cooling rack. Wait until they’re fully cooled down before decorating. This’ll take 20 to 30 minutes.
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Melt the candy coating or chocolate wafers by following the directions on the package. It’s usually done by microwaving in short bursts, about 30 seconds each, and stirring in between.
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Dip each cookie partly into the melted candy. Gently tap off the extra chocolate by lightly tapping the edge of the bowl with the cookie.
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Stick 3 M&M's onto each cookie, or sprinkle some fun-colored sprinkles on while the coating is still tacky. Be quick—once it hardens, it won’t stick.
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Place the cookies on the lined baking sheet and wait for the candy coating to firm up. This takes about 30 minutes at room temp, or you can speed it up in the fridge for 10 minutes.
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Once everything’s ready and firm, they’re good to eat. If you’re saving them for later, keep them in a sealed container.
# Notes:
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To match an Easter theme, pick pastel-colored M&M's or sprinkles with a spring vibe.
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Want tinted candy coating? Stir in oil-based food coloring or use pre-dyed chocolate melts.
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Stored correctly in an airtight container, the cookies keep their soft and chewy texture for days.
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Switch up the base by using other cake flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti!