Description
Christmas Crinkle Cookies are festive, colorful treats made with a white cake mix base, eggs, olive oil, and powdered sugar, enhanced with red and green food coloring for a holiday touch. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday celebrations, providing a fun and vibrant addition to your cookie platter.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 package (13.25 oz) white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Decorations
- Red food coloring
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, olive oil, and powdered sugar. Mix together until a smooth dough forms.
- Divide and Color the Dough: Separate the dough into two portions. Add red food coloring to one portion and green food coloring to the other, kneading each to evenly distribute the color throughout the dough.
- Form the Cookies: Using your hands, roll portions of each colored dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Lightly coat the balls with additional powdered sugar to create the crinkled effect during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the cookies remain soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive Christmas crinkle cookies!
Notes
- For more vibrant colors, add food coloring gradually until the desired shade is achieved.
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute olive oil with a neutral oil if you prefer a milder flavor.
Keywords: Christmas cookies, crinkle cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, cake mix cookies, red and green cookies