Description
These Festive Green Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, made with white cake mix for a soft, tender crumb and vivid green coloring perfect for holiday celebrations. Coated in a combination of granulated and powdered sugar, these cookies have a beautiful crackled appearance and a sweet, buttery flavor that will brighten any festive occasion.
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, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients form a cohesive dough.
- Add coloring: Add the green gel food coloring to the dough and mix well to ensure an even bright green color throughout.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and shape.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Coat the cookies: Roll each dough ball first in granulated sugar, then roll it again in powdered sugar to create a crackled, festive appearance once baked.
- Arrange for baking: Place the coated balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For more vibrant color, add an extra drop of green gel food coloring if desired.
- Make sure not to overbake; the cookies should be soft in the center for the best texture.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
