Description
Achieve bakery-level perfection! These vibrant, easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies require a critical 30-minute chill for that perfect cracked texture and chewy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla powder
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla powder, and all-purpose flour until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Step 2: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling process is essential for stabilizing the dough and achieving the proper "crinkle" texture during baking.
- Step 3: Place the confectioners' sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop the chilled dough using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, rolling it into uniform 1-inch balls.
- Step 4: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the confectioners' sugar, ensuring a very heavy and thick coating. Place the coated balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Step 5: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are just set and the tops have fully cracked and crinkled, but the centers still look slightly soft. Do not overbake.
- Step 6: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
- If the cookies lose their initial softness after a day, warm them briefly (5-10 seconds) in the microwave to restore that wonderfully chewy center.
- For a delightful dessert, serve these warm cookies alongside a scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or a drizzle of white chocolate ganache.
- To guarantee the signature "crinkle," ensure your dough balls are fully encased in a truly heavy, visible layer of confectioners' sugar just before they hit the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 34g)
- Calories: 134
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: *Note: The Daily Value (%DV) is not established for Unsaturated Fat and Trans Fat.
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Protein: 12.6g