Description
These Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are an easy, delicious treat that combines the convenience of a boxed cake mix with the classic crinkle cookie texture. Perfectly soft on the inside with a lightly crisp exterior dusted in powdered sugar, they are quick to prepare and loved by all ages. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies bring colorful flavors and delightful crinkles to your cookie jar.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor, approximately 15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature by the time your dough is ready.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a soft dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Form Dough Balls: After chilling, roll the dough into small balls, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat with Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated. This coating gives the cookies their classic crinkled appearance once baked.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the coated dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a slight crackled surface.
- Cool: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of cake mix to customize the cookie flavor.
- For extra flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough before mixing.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft and chewy inside.
- Refrigerating the dough is essential for clean crinkles and ease of handling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
