Description
Celebrate the holidays with these Festive Red and Green Crinkle Cookies! Made from a white cake mix tinted with vibrant red and green gel food coloring, these soft, crinkly cookies are coated in powdered sugar for a snowy effect and perfect for sharing at holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (13.25 oz)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Divide and Color Dough: Split the dough into two equal portions. Place each portion in separate bowls. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl and green gel food coloring to the other. Mix thoroughly until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps firm up the dough, making it easier to handle and shaping the cookies.
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Form and Coat Cookies: Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls with your hands. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated for the signature crinkle effect.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies develop crinkled surfaces and are set around the edges. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes post-baking. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough before chilling.
- Mixing in white chocolate chips into the dough can enhance sweetness and texture.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the cookie centers soft and chewy.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without altering dough consistency.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: festive cookies, holiday cookies, crinkle cookies, red and green cookies, cake mix cookies, Christmas cookies, easy holiday treats
