4th of July Red White and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

The 4th of July Red White and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies,This fruitcake cookies recipe gives a modern makeover to 4th of July dessert.but they are also super festive and 100% homemade!sweet Red White and Blue and festive holiday.

It all began with a box of cake mix and absolutely no plans because I had no idea that a quick grocery run would turn into a cookie miracle.

Last 4th of July, I was in charge of bringing dessert and it sounded easy enough but I completely forgot until around two hours before the barbecue so I found myself staring into my kitchen, hoping for inspiration. That’s when I saw it—a box of white cake mix glowing like a sign so I grabbed it right away. I added some food coloring and a bit of powdered sugar then just like that, I had patriotic crinkle cookies.

They turned out soft and sweet and slightly messy yet they disappeared within minutes. Even my cousin, who usually isn’t into sweets—which is honestly surprising—ended up sneaking a few into her purse.

Have you ever made cookies from cake mix If not, you’re definitely about to fall in love with how easy they are and no judgment if you eat half the batch before they cool down because I may or may not have done the same thing,Twice.

Now let’s dive into the recipe because this one is sure to be a hit for your 4th of July celebration.

Ingredients :

• 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red gel food coloring
• Blue gel food coloring
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
  

How to Make 4th of July Red White and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well blended. The dough will be thick and sticky.

Step 2

Divide and color: Split the dough into three equal parts. Leave one part plain white, add a few drops of red food coloring to the second part, and blue to the third. Stir each until evenly colored,and Create multicolored dough balls: Take a small bit of each color and gently press them together into a 1-inch ball. Don’t overmix, or the colors will blend too much.

Step 3

Roll in powdered sugar: Coat each cookie ball generously in powdered sugar and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet then Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are set around the edges and have crinkled tops. They should still be soft in the center and finally Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Kitchen Equipment Needed :

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
• Food coloring gel works best
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
• Wire cooling rack
• Small bowl for powdered sugar

Tips for Perfect 4th of July Red White and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid it gives more vibrant colors without thinning the dough.

Don’t overbake! These cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you take them out.

Dust extra powdered sugar on top for extra festive flair.

Let cookies cool fully before storing to avoid sogginess.

What to Eat with 4th of July Red White and Blue Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies??

Honestly, I love eating these cookies best with a big cup of warm tea or a glass of milk. In the summer, or when my little family and I go on a picnic, we like to have them with a refreshing drink. For breakfast, my little girl loves to dip them in chocolate milk, and my son loves them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They’re sweet and refreshing, too

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