Description
These festive Christmas Crinkle Cookies are a delightful holiday treat made from a simple white cake mix dough, colored vibrantly in red and green. Soft and fluffy with a sweet powdered sugar coating, they are easy to prepare, perfect for holiday parties or gift-giving, and add a colorful touch to your seasonal cookie platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (13.25 ounces) white cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Wilton red food coloring gel (to taste)
- Wilton green food coloring gel (to taste)
Coating
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- Optional: 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (if dough is too sticky)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dough ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture forms a uniform dough.
- Divide dough for coloring: Divide the dough into two equal portions and place each in a separate small bowl to prepare for coloring.
- Add food coloring: Add Wilton red food coloring gel to one bowl and Wilton green food coloring gel to the other. Start by adding a few drops and mix thoroughly. Continue adding one drop at a time until you achieve your desired vibrant colors.
- Incorporate color fully: Mix each colored dough until the color is completely blended throughout. You can use a spoon or your hands to ensure even coloration.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate both dough portions for at least 30 minutes. This helps make the dough easier to handle and contributes to a fluffier cookie texture.
- Form dough balls and coat: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough. Roll each scoop into a ball, then coat it thoroughly in powdered sugar. If dough feels too sticky, add about one tablespoon of flour and knead it in before scooping.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Start checking at 9 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool the cookies: After baking, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a minute or two before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Oven temperatures may vary, so start checking for doneness at 9 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- If dough is sticky, add a tablespoon of flour to improve handling.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
- Chilling the dough helps with easier shaping and a fluffier final texture.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Christmas cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday cookies, colored cookies, easy cookie recipe, festive treats, cake mix cookies
