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
Cookbook Queen says
Oh my gosh, I am SO excited for you!! I just know that I would fall in love with that house too. And I am BEYOND excited to see your cake mix recipes. This one looks fabulous!!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Congrats on your new house!! I hope the rest of the paperwork goes smoothly for you!
These eggnog cookies are the perfect use for cake mix!
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
I'm all for cake mix concoctions this time of year!! Nail. Head.
Leah | So, How's It Taste? says
Yay on the new house! Love recipes with cake mix. I think they make cookies so delish!
Brigid says
Congrats on finding & buying a house!! St Louis has lots of charm and character, so I know you'll enjoy living there!! :)
Andj says
This is such a great idea! Those cake mixes are often by one get one so we tend to have extras and I never know what to do with them! Congrats on the new house!!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
What a simple cookie recipe. I think even with the new baby, I could so find time for these guys! Also, a BIG congrats on getting a house!!! I have friends in STL and in Maryville which is pretty close to STL so let me know if you are ever looking for some good places to dine or drink.
Christina says
Ooh, thanks, Stef! I could also use food recommendations! Thanks in advance :)
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
Congrats on the house! I always wanted to try baking cookies with cake mix and now you've convinced me :)
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out says
YAYAYAYAYYYYYYYYY I'm so excited for you!!!!!!!!!! I want to be a creep and see pictures, pleaseandthankyou :-)
Terri/LoveandConfections says
I love any way to dress up a box mix! These are definitely going on my holiday to-bake list, pending baby girl doesn't make an early appearance.