Description
Festive red and green cookies that bring warmth and joy to holiday gatherings. Easy to make and visually delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (13.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- Red gel food coloring
- Green gel food coloring
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir until the dough is glossy and thick.
- Split the dough into two equal portions.
- Color one batch red and the other green with gel food coloring.
- Cover bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm the dough.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions and roll into balls, then coat in powdered sugar.
- Arrange dough balls 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until cookies are crinkled and set around the edges. Let cookies rest for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats