Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Red and Green Crinkle Cookies made from a white cake mix base. Soft and chewy with a vibrant splash of color, these easy-to-make cookies are rolled in powdered sugar to create a beautiful crinkled appearance when baked. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they’re quick to prepare and bring holiday cheer with every bite.
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 (for coating)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- White chocolate chips (quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Divide and color the dough: Split the dough evenly into two separate bowls. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl and green gel food coloring to the other. Mix each until the colors are vibrant and fully blended.
- Chill the dough: Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, which makes it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat oven 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.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into smooth balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- Arrange and bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies have a crinkled surface and are set around the edges, but still soft in the center.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to rest for 2 to 3 minutes on the baking sheet after removing from the oven. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
- Optional enhancements: For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough before dividing and coloring. Additionally, mixing in white chocolate chips will add sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the centers should remain soft for the best texture.
- Gel food coloring provides vibrant colors without thinning the dough.
- Refrigerating the dough helps achieve a better crinkle effect in the cookies.
- For easier handling, use a small cookie scoop to portion dough evenly.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red and green cookies, crinkle cookies, festive cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe, cake mix cookies
