Description
These Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are a quick and fun twist on classic crinkle cookies, utilizing a white cake mix for a light and fluffy texture. They feature a crackled top, can be customized with festive red and green food coloring, and are rolled in powdered sugar for a sweet, snowy finish. Perfect for holiday celebrations or any time you want an easy, colorful cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Optional Ingredients
- Red and green food coloring gel
- Flour, as needed (for dough consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and the entire box of white cake mix. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add color (optional): If desired, divide the dough equally into two bowls. Add red food coloring gel to one portion and green food coloring gel to the other. Mix thoroughly until the colors are fully incorporated.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and resulting in fluffier cookies when baked.
- Shape and coat cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar to coat. If the dough feels too sticky to handle, add 1 tablespoon of flour to adjust the consistency before rolling.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies have spread out and developed classic crinkles on top.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breaking and helps the cookies set perfectly.
Notes
- Adding flour can help if the dough is too sticky to handle.
- Chilling the dough is important for achieving the perfect texture and to make shaping easier.
- Different colors can be made by adding food coloring to separate dough portions.
- Use powdered sugar to get the classic crinkled look and a sweet outer coating.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
