Description
These Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are soft, fluffy, and delightfully crackled with a sweet powdered sugar coating. Made from a simple white cake mix combined with eggs, oil, and vanilla, these festive cookies can be easily customized with red and green food coloring to celebrate the holidays. Perfectly portioned, quick to prepare, and baked to golden perfection, they make a fun and colorful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- Red and green food coloring gel, optional (about 5-10 drops each)
Coating
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional, if dough is too sticky)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the white cake mix and stir until the mixture forms a uniform dough.
- Add colors (optional): Divide the dough evenly into two bowls. Add red food coloring gel to one bowl and green to the other, mixing well until the color is fully incorporated throughout each portion.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough portions and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough for easier handling and results in fluffier cookies.
- Form the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. If sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour to the dough for better consistency. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar, then place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until they have spread sufficiently and have developed characteristic cracks on the surface.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes to set, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough before baking prevents spreading and ensures a soft texture.
- You can customize these cookies with different food coloring or add-ins like sprinkles or chocolate chips.
- If dough feels too sticky to handle, incorporate a tablespoon of flour at a time until manageable.
- Use silicone mats or parchment paper to avoid sticking and simplify cleanup.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
