Description
These Cool Whip Christmas Crinkle Cookies are soft, festive treats made with a simple cake mix and topped with festive sanding sugars.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- Red sanding sugar
- Green sanding sugar
Instructions
- Combine the cake mix, Cool Whip, egg, and vanilla in a bowl until a thick and sticky dough forms. (⏱️ 2 minutes)
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator to firm it up for easier handling. (⏱️ 20–30 minutes)
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll each one generously in powdered sugar. (⏱️ 3 minutes)
- Dip the tops lightly into red or green sanding sugar for a festive sparkle. (⏱️ 2 minutes)
- Place each dough ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. (⏱️ 1 minute)
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) until puffed, cracked, and soft in the center. (⏱️ 10–12 minutes)
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet as they’re delicate while warm. (⏱️ 5 minutes)
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough for the best texture.
- You can substitute different colors of sanding sugar for variety.
- These cookies can be frozen for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg