Easter Cake Mix Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1 box (15.25 ounces) white cake mix
02 - ⅓ cup vegetable oil
03 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decoration

05 - 12 ounces candy melts or white chocolate melting wafers
06 - Easter-colored M&M's or sprinkles

# Instructions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until thoroughly combined and a soft dough forms.
02 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. This step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
03 - While the dough is chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
04 - Once chilled, scoop the cookie dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
05 - Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. The cookies are done when they're set around the edges but still soft in the center. Be careful not to overbake, as they can quickly become too dry.
06 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes. This brief cooling period helps them firm up enough to be moved without breaking.
07 - Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely before decorating. This usually takes about 20-30 minutes.
08 - Melt the candy melts or white chocolate wafers according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and completely melted.
09 - Once the cookies are completely cooled, dip each cookie about one-third to halfway into the melted candy coating. Gently tap the cookie against the side of the bowl to remove excess coating.
10 - While the candy coating is still soft, place three Easter-colored M&M's on top of each cookie, or sprinkle with your choice of Easter-themed sprinkles. Work quickly as the coating will begin to set.
11 - Place the decorated cookies back on the parchment-lined baking sheet or cooling rack to allow the candy coating to fully set and harden. This usually takes about 30 minutes at room temperature, or you can expedite by placing them in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
12 - Once the coating has completely set, the cookies are ready to serve. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container at room temperature.

# Notes:

01 - For Easter-themed cookies, choose pastel-colored M&M's or spring-themed sprinkles.
02 - If you want colored candy coating, you can add a few drops of oil-based food coloring to white candy melts, or purchase pre-colored candy melts.
03 - The cookies will stay soft and chewy for several days when stored properly in an airtight container.
04 - This recipe works with any flavor of cake mix, so feel free to experiment with chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti varieties.

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