Servings: 24 cookies

2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup all purpose flour, plus more for dusting ¾ cup all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 box red velvet cake mix 1 box red velvet cake mix
3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons water
 
DECORATING: subheading: DECORATING:
5 oz vanilla candy melts 5 oz vanilla candy melts
white sanding sugar white sanding sugar
red sprinkle red sprinkle
Red and green sprinkle Red and green sprinkle
white sprinkle white sprinkle
 
SPECIAL TOOLS: subheading: SPECIAL TOOLS:
Assorted 4-inch cookie cutter Assorted 4-inch cookie cutter

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream the butter until smooth, about 1 minute.
Add the flour and mix until combined, about 30 seconds.
Add the cake mix and water and continue mixing until smooth, about 1 minute more.
Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Wrap tightly, then refrigerate until slightly firmed, about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the dough in half. Working with one portion at a time (wrap the other in the plastic and refrigerate until ready to use), roll out on a lightly floured surface to ½ inch thick.
Cut out shapes using the cookie cutters. Use an offset spatula to gently lift the cookies and transfer to the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Gather and re-roll the scraps until all of the dough is used.
Bake the cookies until they have puffed and the edges begin to crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
When ready to decorate, place the candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted completely.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Dip the cookies in the candy melts, then place on the prepared baking sheet.
Alternatively, transfer the candy melts to a small piping bag and cut the tip, then drizzle over the cookies.
Garnish with the red, green, and white sprinkles. Let sit until the candy hardens, about 10 minutes.
Enjoy!