Spiced Cake Mix Cookies: Fast Holiday Cookie Recipe

These easy Cake Mix Spice Cookies are made with just four ingredients. A simple, festive cookie that captures all the warm flavors of the season.

These spice cookies are so easy!

Soft, chewy spice cookies are a favorite around the holidays. This recipe starts with a box of spice cake mix for homemade cookies in minutes. Cake mix is a great shortcut that saves time and still delivers tender, perfectly sweet results for cookies, muffins, and quick breads.

With only four pantry ingredients, these cookies are a fast go-to when you want a seasonal treat without a lot of fuss.

How to make cake mix spice cookies

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl combine the spice cake mix, eggs, and oil until a thick, slightly sticky batter forms.

Step 2: Shape the dough into balls. Roll each ball in the coarse granulated sugar to coat, then place them on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.

Step 3: Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly browned. The cookies will remain soft and chewy when done.

Step 4: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 1–2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

These cookies have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with warm spice flavors. The coarse sugar adds a pleasant crunch on top. They’re irresistible and perfect for holiday cookie plates.

These spice cookies are a quick, tasty treat for the Christmas season. Pick up a box of spice cake mix and you can have a batch ready in no time.