Christmas Crinkle Cookies are just plain fun. The crackly tops make them as good to look at as they are to eat. Whether you want something quick and easy with just a few ingredients or a homemade recipe to wow everyone at your next Christmas cookie party, this round-up of 20 Christmas Crinkle Cookies recipes has you covered.
Baking cookie recipes doesn’t have to be difficult even if you are baking from scratch and these crinkle cookies aren’t just for the holidays, they can be made whenever you want or need cookies!
When it comes to baking crinkle cookies, you can start with a cake mix as your base to make things a bit easier but making them from scratch really isn’t any harder. You probably already have the basic cookie making ingredients in your pantry: sugar, flour, baking powder or baking soda, and butter. Those pantry staples are affordable and can make several batches of cookies and other Christmas sweets.
When baking cookies, it’s fun to get the kids or the whole family involved. There are easy tasks the kids can do from mixing the batter to rolling the dough balls into the powdered sugar. It’s fun to watch them learn about what it takes to make these delicious treats.
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Essential Kitchen Tools to Bake Cookies
Successful cookie baking relies not only on a good recipe but also on having the right tools. Here are my favorites and must-have tools to bake with.
Pyrex mixing bowls – most recipes call for a bowl to mix your dry and wet ingredients
By having these tools in your kitchen, you’ll ensure consistent results and a smoother baking experience.
What are Crinkle Cookies?
Crinkle cookies are known for their soft centers and rich flavor and are usually topped with a dusting of powdered sugar that cracks during baking, creating a beautiful snow-capped appearance making them perfect for winter and especially Christmas. While traditionally chocolate, there are other sweet flavors to bake.
From classic chocolate to creative new flavors, these 20 crinkle cookie recipes offer something for everyone. Get ready to bake up a batch of these festive treats for your holiday celebrations or any occasion!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe
Simply Stacie
Soft and chewy, these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a must-have classic for your Christmas holiday baking, offering a rich, fudgy center enveloped in a snowy coat of powdered sugar.
Super easy, tasty and the perfect holiday treat, these Molasses Crinkle Cookies are a go-to dessert when you want to serve up that classic traditional winter flavor with a little added flair.
Christmas Crinkle Cookies add a festive splash of color to your holiday cookie platters. Crinkle cookies are super easy to make and they disappear in a flash.
Double chocolate peppermint cookies are soft, fudgy, and packed with melted chocolate, dark cocoa, and peppermint candies. They’re ready in 30 minutes with no chill time, making them perfect holidays!
Unlike other lemon cookie recipes, this Lemon Crinkle Cookie recipe is made without cake mix. Using pantry ingredients with fresh lemon juice and zest for the perfect light and tangy cookie.
These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are the perfect easy Christmas cookie to make! With their deep red crinkles and a touch of powdered sugar, these cookies are wonderful to eat and share.
These Triple Chocolate Meringue Cookies have a crispy outside, fudgy inside, and a delicious spattering of dark chocolate chips. You’ll love this recipe!
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