Crinkle Cookies (Red & Green) Recipe
Festive, colorful, and incredibly soft, these Crinkle Cookies are made with a simple cake mix base and coated in powdered sugar for that classic crackled top. Perfect for holiday cookie trays, gifts, or baking with kids!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
White Cake Mix:
1 box (13.25 oz)
Eggs:
2 large
Vegetable Oil:
1/3 cup
Powdered Sugar for Coating:
1/3 cup
Red and Green Gel Food Coloring:
as needed
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Split the dough into two equal portions.
- Cover bowls with plastic wrap.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Scoop 1 tbsp portions and roll into balls.
- Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies are crinkled and set around the edges.
- Let cookies rest for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Mix until a smooth, thick dough forms.
In separate bowls, color one batch red and the other green with gel food coloring.
Mix well until colors are vibrant and even.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the dough.
Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
Do not overbake – centers should remain soft.
Notes
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract for extra depth.
- Mix in white chocolate chips for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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