Festive Red and Green Christmas Crinkle Cookies Recipe
These Christmas Crinkle Cookies are festive, colorful, and incredibly soft treats made with a simple cake mix base. Coated in powdered sugar to achieve the classic crackled top, they are perfect for holiday cookie trays, gifting, or baking with kids. With vibrant red and green colors, these cookies bring holiday cheer to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix (13.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Coating
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
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 is formed.
- Divide and color dough: Split the dough into two equal portions and place each into separate small bowls. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl and green gel food coloring to the other. Mix each well until the colors are vibrant and evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough: Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough, making 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.
- Shape cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into smooth balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated to achieve the signature crinkle effect.
- Arrange and bake: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the cookies are crinkled and set around the edges. Be careful not to overbake as the centers should remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes after baking, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Optional: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor depth.
- Optional: Mix in white chocolate chips to the dough for added sweetness and texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain the soft center texture.
- Ensure even coating of powdered sugar to get the classic crackled appearance.
Keywords: Christmas Crinkle Cookies, Crinkle Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Festive Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies
