Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Cake mix crinkle cookies are soft and chewy with a crackled powdered sugar coating. This shortcut recipe uses boxed cake mix and a few pantry staples to make classic-looking cookies in under 30 minutes. You can use any cake mix flavor to easily customize each batch.
Ingredients
- 1 box 15.25 oz cake mix (any flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- PREHEAT THE OVEN: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- MIX THE DOUGH: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract if using. Stir with a spoon or spatula until the mixture forms a thick, sticky dough.
- CHILL THE DOUGH (OPTIONAL): If the dough feels too sticky to handle, place it in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up slightly. This step makes rolling easier but is not required.
- FORM THE COOKIES: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each one into a ball using your hands. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
- BAKE: Arrange the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops have crinkled. The centers should look slightly soft—they will firm up as they cool.
- COOL: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- You can substitute any flavor of cake mix to create different variations.
- Chocolate, red velvet, lemon, and strawberry all work well.
- For extra flavor, add citrus zest, spices, or flavored extracts to the dough.