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Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dessert
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 box Devil's Food Cake Mix
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Peppermint Chocolate Chips
  • 3 Candy Canes crushed

Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Peppermint Extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, vanilla and eggs. Stir until a dough forms. Fold in mint chocolate chips. 
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes {do not skip this step!}.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and scoop into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar and place on prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for one minute and then transfer to nonstick cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 Tbsp milk and 1/4 tsp peppermint extract. Stir well until combined. 
  • If needed, add additional milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy cane pieces. Let sit for 15 minutes for glaze to set.