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Christmas Crinkle Cookies

Festive Christmas Crinkle Cookies That Bring Holiday Cheer

These Christmas Crinkle Cookies are delightful holiday treats with a soft, chewy center and a snowy powdered-sugar coating.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 box (13.25 oz) White Cake Mix Provides the base for these easy Christmas cookies.
  • 2 large Eggs Adds moisture and aids in binding; can substitute with applesauce.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be swapped with melted coconut oil or butter.
For Coloring
  • 1 tube Wilton Red Food Coloring Gel Gel is preferred over liquid for texture purposes.
  • 1 tube Wilton Green Food Coloring Gel Similar to the red gel for vibrant color.
For Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Gives the cookies their classic snowy appearance.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract with the white cake mix. Mix until fully blended.
  3. Divide the dough into two equal parts and place in separate bowls.
  4. Add red food coloring gel to one bowl and mix thoroughly. Repeat with green food coloring gel in the second bowl.
  5. Cover both bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the chilled dough into small balls, about one inch in diameter, and coat each ball in powdered sugar.
  7. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Chill the dough for easier handling and enhanced texture. Use gel food coloring for vibrant results.

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