Red Velvet Crackles

Santa wants you all to know that this is his new favourite cookie.  Luckily they are a cinch to make, so when Christmas Eve comes around and you have 101 things to do, the kids can help make these festive cookies and they can be on Santa's plate in 20 minutes tops, include only 4 ingredients and minimal clean-up.  Yes, yes and yes.

I haven't had a cake mix in the cupboard for years.  One of the items in my President's Choice holiday goodie box was their PC Red Velvet Cake Mix.  I really wanted to test it, but wasn't in the mood for cake or cupcakes, then I remembered making cake mix cookies back in the day.  Up until now, I don't think you could buy a red velvet cake mix in this part of Canada, so hopefully these will become a new holiday favourite.  I had read mixed reviews of the mix on the PC website, but as a cookie, I have no complaints with taste or colour.  These cookies look like a gingersnap, but don't be fooled, they are a soft, chewy cookie with crispy, sugary edges.

My Red Velvet Crackles

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies

1 box of Red Velvet Cake Mix

2 eggs, large

1/3 cup oil (I used corn oil)

Sugar for rolling

Mix the cake mix, eggs and oil in a large bowl with a spoon.  That's it folks.  Roll into balls, mine were on the large size, just a bit smaller than a Timbit.  Roll in sugar and place on cookie sheet, leaving room between the balls, they will flatten.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes (my large ones took the full 12 minutes).  Transfer cookies to cooling rack and store in an airtight container.  While I haven't froze any from this batch, they do freeze wonderfully.

You might want to remind Santa that his tongue will be red after eating some of these cookies ;)

Enjoy!

I received free product to test to be able to provide review, but my opinions, as always, are just that...  mine.