The holidays get busy fast, and sometimes you want fresh cookies without committing to a full baking project. These quick cookie hacks use our OG Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and take about ten minutes of hands-on time. They’re simple, cozy, and perfect for last-minute gatherings, office treats, or when you just want something warm and sweet without overthinking it.
Here are a few ways to turn one pouch of mix into festive holiday magic.
1. Peppermint Chocolate Chip
Stir crushed candy canes or peppermint bark into the dough before baking. Top with a pinch of crushed candy cane as soon as they come out of the oven. Instant holiday flavor with almost zero effort.
2. Hot Cocoa Cookies
Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to your wet ingredients, mix in mini marshmallows, and bake. They taste like a cup of cocoa, but better.
3. Snickerdoodle Roll
Make the dough as usual, then roll each scoop in cinnamon sugar. It gives you the holiday snickerdoodle flavor without a full recipe. If you want a full version, our Snickerdoodle Remix is the next step up.
4. Peanut Butter Swirl
Add a spoonful of peanut butter to your wet ingredients and swirl it through the dough. It bakes into soft, warm pockets of peanut butter. You can also use our full Peanut Butter Remix for a deeper flavor.
5. Chocolate Crinkle Shortcut
Mix one tablespoon of cocoa powder into the wet ingredients, then roll each dough ball in powdered sugar before baking. They naturally crackle in the oven and look like classic crinkle cookies.
6. Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Boost
Fold in oats, cinnamon, and a handful of raisins for a fast, cozy twist on a winter favorite. For a richer, spiced version, try our Spiced Rum Oatmeal Raisin Remix.
7. Festive Sprinkle Cookies
Add naturally dyed sprinkles to the dough and on top before baking. It’s the easiest hack on this list, but they always look cheerful and holiday-ready.
8. Salted Chocolate Glow-Up
Top each cookie with a few Maldon flakes before baking for that bakery-style finish. So simple, but it makes a big difference.
9. Double Chocolate Shortcut
Add cocoa powder and a handful of chopped dark chocolate. It transforms the mix into a rich, smooth chocolate cookie that feels extra special during the holidays.
10. Brown Butter Base
Brown your butter before mixing it in. It takes five minutes and gives the cookies a warm, nutty depth that tastes like the holidays in one bite.
Holiday baking doesn’t need to be complicated. With a pouch of our OG Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix and a few simple add-ins, you can create festive, warm, holiday-ready cookies in minutes. Perfect for gifting, hosting, or treating yourself between wrapping presents.