Description
Festive Green Sugar Cookies are delightful treats made from a white cake mix base, colored with vibrant green gel food coloring. They feature a unique crackled sugar coating made by rolling dough balls in granulated and powdered sugar before baking. These cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations, combining a soft, cake-like texture with a charming crackled appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon green gel food coloring
Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, 2 large eggs, and ½ cup vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until a smooth dough forms.
- Add Color: Incorporate 1 teaspoon of green gel food coloring into the dough and mix well until the color is evenly distributed throughout.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball with your hands.
- Apply Sugar Coating: Roll each dough ball first in granulated sugar, then roll it again in powdered sugar. This double sugar coating creates a distinct crackled look after baking.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for expansion.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating they are done.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- The chilling step is crucial for firm dough, which helps maintain the cookie shape.
- Adjust baking time slightly if your oven runs hot or cool; cookies should be lightly golden on edges.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without affecting dough consistency.
- For a stronger green color, you can add a little more gel coloring, but do so gradually.
- Ensure to space cookies properly to prevent sticking and allow even baking.
