Description
These festive Christmas Crinkle Cookies are a colorful twist on a classic favorite, featuring a soft and chewy texture with vibrant red and green colors perfect for the holiday season. Made from a simple white cake mix base, these cookies are easy to prepare and dusted with powdered sugar to create a beautiful crinkled effect as they bake.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (13.25 oz) white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling
Coloring
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, olive oil, and 1/3 cup of powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until a smooth and uniform dough forms.
- Divide and color the dough: Split the dough evenly into three portions. Leave one portion plain, add red food coloring to the second portion and green food coloring to the third. Knead each colored dough well to evenly distribute the food coloring.
- Chill the dough: Wrap each portion of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the dough, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Form the cookies: Roll portions of dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat completely, which will help create the classic crinkle appearance.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft and crinkled on the surface.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy their festive look and soft texture!
Notes
- Use chilled dough for easier handling and better cookie shape retention.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired intensity of red and green colors.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the olive oil with melted butter.
- Rolling the dough balls thoroughly in powdered sugar is key to achieving the signature crinkle effect.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, red and green cookies