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Festive Red & Green Crinkle Cookies

Festive Red & Green Crinkle Cookies for a Joyful Holiday Treat

These Festive Red & Green Crinkle Cookies are a vibrant delight, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to make for bakers of all levels.
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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: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 package white cake mix can use vanilla or yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flaxseed mixture for egg-free version
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil can use olive oil or melted coconut oil for flavor
For the Coating
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for coating
For the Festive Colors
  • 1 bottle red gel food coloring or natural beet juice
  • 1 bottle green gel food coloring or natural spinach powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • Tablespoon
  • shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine one package of white cake mix, two large eggs, and a ⅓ cup of vegetable oil. Mix until a smooth, thick dough forms.
  2. Divide the dough into two portions. Color one portion with red gel food coloring and the other with green gel food coloring.
  3. Cover the dough and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to maintain shape during baking.
  4. Scoop the dough and roll into balls about one inch in diameter, alternating between red and green.
  5. Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar until fully coated.
  6. Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 9 to 11 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature or frozen for longer storage.

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