I'm thinking December is a busy month for you. Am I right? You're probably hunting for gifts for everyone on your list, planning your holiday meals, making travel arrangements for family, buying and selling a house and moving in 30 days, etc. Wait, is that just me on the last part? Yeah.
We had a whirlwind of a trip to St Louis a few weeks ago where we looked at 64 houses in 13 different areas in 4 days...and oh, bought a house on that last day. Everyone involved is shocked that we made a decision so quickly, but for one, the Lanes know what they want when they see it. And two, I'm so incredibly lucky that my husband and I have the exact same taste.
I took two steps into this gingerbread-style house that was built in the 1920s and fell in love. I didn't even walk out on the front porch or look in the closets before declaring that I love it, it's perfect, and want it to be mine. Just one hour later, and we are completely buried in paperwork.
Eggnog cookies made with cake mix:
So, if baking could be a little easier lately by using cake mixes, I'm all over that. But, I still only want mini desserts to serve two, so I divided up a yellow cake mix to give you a few desserts. This week, I'll be bringing you desserts for two using a cake mix! Are you as excited as I am? Welcome to the cake mix chronicles!
I did the math for you: each cake mix contains 3 cups of dry mix. I bought Pillsbury Moist Supreme yellow cake mix to make these eggnog cookies. Any plain yellow cake mix will work, but don't buy a cake mix that comes with pudding, fruit, or any other type of pouch to add to the mix. Just plain.dry.yellow.cake.mix. With me?
First up: frosted eggnog cookies. You only need 1 cup of dry cake mix from the package. Save the rest of the cake mix for another recipe later this week. You'll use the eggnog both in the cookies and in the delicious frosting recipe, too!
Other cake mix recipes to use up the rest of the box: Cranberry Vanilla Dream Cake, Chocolate Cake Mix Waffles, and Chocolate Petit Fours.
Eggnog cookies made with a cake mix! So easy and so delicious!EGGNOG COOKIES (cake mix)
Ingredients
For the frosting:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 135Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 2g
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Wow, congrats on finding a house!!! SO excited for you!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Aww, congratulations! A gingerbread-style house? That sounds so you! Congrats again, super exciting news! And I'm with you on looking for any dessert that will make my life easier this time of year. These cookies look divine!
Jessica L. says
Yay, I'm so glad you found a house you love!! Which neighborhood did you end up deciding on? I just spent some time in the Central West End this weekend, so I think it may be back on my list to look at for when we move!
Julia says
Congratulations on your new home!!! Show us pictures of your kitchen when you're all settled in! Eggnog. Eggnooooog. Eggnog. I love eggnog..and I love it even more in treat form. I want to get inappropriate with these cookies :)
Heather says
Oh girl. If only buying a house were that easy for us! I found one that I love but my hubby doesn't love the yard, so it's looking like a no-go. We are usually on the same page, but this time around we're a lot pickier about it! I hope you do another home (or at least kitchen) again!
Julie says
This is exciting! I'm glad you found a house. Also, these cookies are great! I can use Stephie's homemade cake mix for these, since I can measure out however much I need! I'm all for that. Have a great Monday, my dear. :)
Erin | The LawStudent'sWifen says
CONGRATS GIRL! Do you need an extra roomie in that adorable house of yours? We can munch cookies and talk about boys all day long. (PS. The look insanely perfect. I'm not usually a cake mix girl, but you may have sold me.)
angelitakarmalita says
Congratulations! I had to laugh, because your the only other person that I know that buys a house just like I do! I've made my realtor show me up to 40+ homes, and he was like "seriously?", and I was like "I'll know it when I see it", when I bought my second home from his firm, he handed me off to someone else and was "here, she's yours...." and that's just how it goes. I'm so happy for you both, we can't wait to see pics! I'm not usually a cake mix girl either, but I am definitely gonna have to give these a twirl.... Happy Holidays!
Willow @ Will Cook For Friends says
Wow, congratulations on the house! Sounds like you found a great one. These cookies sound delicious, too... I like the flavor of eggnog, but I find it a little strong just drinking it straight. Cookies seem like the perfect solution!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
What a great way to use cake mix, I love it!