Celebration Cookies

Dairy Free
Celebration Cookies
55 min.
32
157kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Celebration Cookies! These scrumptious treats are perfect for any festive occasion, whether it's a birthday party, holiday gathering, or just a sweet way to brighten up your day. With their charming shapes and vibrant frosting, these cookies are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight that will impress your guests.

What makes these cookies even more special is that they are dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter dessert. The base of the cookies is made from a simple cake mix, which means you can whip them up in no time, making them an ideal choice for last-minute celebrations. In just 55 minutes, you can have 32 delicious cookies ready to share!

The combination of shortening and margarine gives these cookies a wonderfully soft texture, while the hint of vanilla adds a warm, inviting flavor. Once baked, they are perfect for decorating with your favorite frosting, allowing you to get creative and personalize each cookie to match the theme of your celebration.

So gather your friends and family, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create some magical moments with these Celebration Cookies. They are sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines classic decadent cake mix white yellow
  • 0.3 cup shortening 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting your favorite (or flavor)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • cookie cutter
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In large bowl, mix about half of the dry cake mix, the shortening, butter, vanilla and egg, using spoon, until thoroughly mixed. Stir in remaining cake mix. Break up any lumps with fork.
  2. Divide dough in half. On lightly floured cloth-covered board, roll each half 1/4 inch thick with cloth-covered rolling pin.
  3. Cut dough with 2 1/2-inch bell- or heart-shaped cookie cutter.
  4. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or just until set (centers will be soft).
  6. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate cookies with frosting. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein2.17%
Fat40.17%
Carbs57.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.34
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.859130428942%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:157.38kcal
7.87%
Fat:7.06g
10.86%
Saturated Fat:1.71g
10.68%
Carbohydrates:22.81g
7.6%
Net Carbohydrates:22.63g
8.23%
Sugar:15.76g
17.51%
Cholesterol:5.11mg
1.7%
Sodium:162.39mg
7.06%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:0.86g
1.72%
Phosphorus:60.27mg
6.03%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.84%
Calcium:37.31mg
3.73%
Folate:13.11µg
3.28%
Vitamin K:3.42µg
3.26%
Selenium:1.83µg
2.61%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.51%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.09%
Iron:0.36mg
2.02%
Vitamin A:92.01IU
1.84%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.68%