Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft strawberry cake mix cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a crinkled finish. Quick, festive treats bursting with berry flavor.

# Ingredient List:

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix

02 - 2 large eggs

03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms.

03 - Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.

04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.

05 - Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.

06 - Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are puffed and the tops are crackled.

08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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These come together in under 25 minutes start to finish, perfect for last minute cravings or unexpected guests
The crinkled exterior looks bakery fancy but requires zero technique or fuss
That strawberry flavor hits like childhood nostalgia while feeling fresh and playful

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Underbaking slightly is your friend here because these continue firming up as they cool and nobody wants a dry cake cookie
Rolling the dough balls in powdered sugar right before baking prevents the sugar from absorbing into the dough and losing that crinkled effect

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Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they all bake at the same rate
Do not skip the parchment paper because the sugar coating can stick to bare baking sheets and tear when you try to remove them