Description
Celebrate the holidays with these Festive Green Sugar Cookies, made from a simple white cake mix dough tinted with green gel food coloring. Perfectly crackled and coated in granulated and powdered sugar, these soft, chewy cookies offer a delightful festive treat that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring
Topping
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until a uniform dough forms.
- Add color: Incorporate the green gel food coloring into the dough, mixing well to achieve an even, vibrant green color throughout.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to allow it to firm up, making it easier to scoop and shape.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Sugar coating: Roll each dough ball first in granulated sugar and then in powdered sugar. This double coating creates a beautiful crackled texture when baked.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes. Watch for lightly golden edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The green gel food coloring provides a vibrant hue without affecting the dough texture.
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Double rolling in sugars not only enhances texture but also adds a subtle crunch and festive appearance.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
