Craving a burst of sweet strawberry goodness without spending hours in the kitchen? Our Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are the answer! These vibrant, chewy cookies are incredibly quick to whip up, surprisingly wholesome (we'll show you how!), and packed with the irresistible flavor of fresh strawberries. From bake sales to after-school snacks, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. I promise, you'll grab a box of strawberry cake mix just for these!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a woman who could coax magic from any ingredient, always had a secret weapon: boxed cake mix. While her cakes were legendary, it was her incredibly simple cookies made from cake mix that held a special place in my heart. These Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are inspired by her genius. They capture that same effortless charm and bring back a flood of happy memories with every bite. They're proof that delicious doesn't have to be difficult.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix (like Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until a smooth dough forms. The dough will be sticky.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle. This is crucial!
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar, coating it completely.
- Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are just beginning to crack. Let them cool completely.
- Finally, serve and enjoy
Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until a smooth dough forms. The dough will be sticky.15.25 ounces strawberry cake mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle. This is crucial!
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar, coating it completely.1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Place the sugared dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are just beginning to crack. Let them cool completely.
- Finally, serve and enjoy