Easy Vibrant Green Crinkle Cookies
These vibrant green crinkle cookies are a delightful and incredibly easy treat, perfect for any occasion that calls for a pop of color and comforting sweetness. Using a simple cake mix base, they come together quickly and consistently, delivering soft, chewy centers with beautifully cracked, powdered sugar exteriors. Sophie has personally tested this recipe more than 9 times to ensure flawless results every single batch. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a party, or just a cozy night in, these cookies are guaranteed to be a hit with their irresistible texture and eye-catching hue.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 60
- Yield: 36 cookies (serves 10-12)
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
15.25 ounce box white cake mix (about 3 cups)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
¼ teaspoon Kelly green gel food coloring
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Add the cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large bowl. Stir together with a spatula until it comes together into a sticky dough.
2. Add green food coloring. Mix until the food coloring is evenly distributed, ensuring a vibrant hue.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step is crucial for managing the dough’s stickiness and achieving the perfect crinkle.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
5. Add the granulated sugar to a small bowl.
6. Add the powdered sugar in a separate small bowl.
7. Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll into smooth balls between your hands.
8. Place each cookie dough ball in the granulated sugar and roll around until completely coated.
9. Next, transfer the granulated sugar-coated cookie dough ball into the powdered sugar and roll around until completely coated. This double coating is key to the crinkle effect.
10. Place on the prepared lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart from each other.
11. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until edges are just set but centers are still soft.
12. Let cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet to set, then carefully transfer to a paper towel-lined surface or a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
**Expert Tip for Crinkles:** Don’t skip the chilling time! It helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and crucial for achieving those beautiful crinkles as the cookies spread in the oven. Also, ensure a thick, even coating of powdered sugar.
**Storage:** Store fully cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
**Make Ahead:** The dough can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator. Just let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before rolling if it’s too firm.
**Scaling:** This recipe easily doubles or triples if you’re baking for a larger crowd!