Christmas Cookies (to hang on the tree)

Contributed byMarti Coblentz
Plate of Christmas cookies: tree and snowflake shapes, decorated with colorful icing.

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix, without pudding
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla or almond extract
Yield: 24 Cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Instructions

Beat cake mix, oil, water, eggs and flavoring well, 3 minutes. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time. Knead mixture until it will roll out easily. Cut with cookie cutters. Make a small hole at the top of each cookie if using for tree decorations. Bake at 325° for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and decorate with icing.  

Kids love to take them from the tree and eat them for a Christmas treat.

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