Description
Festive and easy-to-make Christmas Crinkle Cookies in vibrant red and green colors. These soft, chewy cookies coated in powdered sugar bring a delightful holiday spirit to your cookie platter, perfect for Christmas parties and gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix (13.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Red gel food coloring (as needed)
- Green gel food coloring (as needed)
Coating
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Divide Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions.
- Add Food Coloring: Place each portion into separate bowls and color one batch red and the other green using gel food coloring. Mix well until the colors are vibrant and even.
- Chill Dough: Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the dough.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls.
- Coat with Sugar: Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until they develop crinkles and are set around the edges, but still soft in the center.
- Cool Slightly: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain soft centers.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
- Powdered sugar coating gives the classic crinkle cookie look and a sweet outer texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a textured flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough (optional).
