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Christmas Crinkle Cookies

Colorful Christmas Crinkle Cookies that Bring Holiday Joy

These delightful Christmas Crinkle Cookies are easy to make and bring festive joy to any gathering!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Gluten-free cake mix can be used if needed.
  • 2 large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil or butter can work.
For the Coloring
  • few drops Red Food Coloring Gel Use gel for better coloring.
  • few drops Green Food Coloring Gel Complements red for a festive look.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until frothy.
  3. Pour the white cake mix into the wet ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into two bowls; color one with red food coloring and the other with green, mixing well.
  5. Chill the colored dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then coat them generously with powdered sugar.
  7. Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, until puffed and cracked on top.
  8. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, serve or store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 4mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings and fun family baking activities, making cherished memories together.

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