Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies

When you’re looking up ideas for your Elf on a Shelf this year, how fun would it be if you had a super yummy snack that your elf can share with your kiddos!? I know, I know, you have to do all of this while your children are sleeping, but look no further! We’ve got this super simple cake mix elf on a shelf cookies that your kids will love!

Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies!

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These cake mix cookies are super simple and totally delicious. You can easily make them after your kids are in bed and what kid wouldn’t love waking up to their elf friend sharing these super tasty treats?!

What You Need to Make Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies

  • white cake mix
  • 2 eggs room temp
  • 1/2 C oil
  • 1/3 C powder sugar
  • 2 drops of red food coloring

Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies!

How to Make Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Combine all ingredients except the coloring and the powder sugar.
Mix to combine.
Add in the red food coloring and mix till combined and all the batter is the same color.
Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies!
In a small bowl, add the powder sugar.
Form dough into little balls by using a small cookie dough scoop
Place a dough ball in the powder sugar
Roll the dough ball in the powder sugar until fully coated
Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies!
Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Remove and let cool on a cookie rack
Enjoy!
These Elf on a Shelf cookies are delicious and they’ll make the perfect treat for your elf to give your kids as you get closer to the holiday! Plus, you can have a cookie or two as well, you know the elf won’t tell!
Super Simple Cake Mix Elf on a Shelf Cookies!
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