Strawberry Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (13.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
• 1/3 cup melted salted butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for rolling
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Make the Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted salted butter, and room temperature eggs. Stir until the dough is well combined and smooth. The batter will be slightly sticky but manageable.

3. 3

   Chill the Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up slightly, which will make rolling easier and help the cookies maintain shape while baking.

4. 4

   Prepare the Coating: In two separate shallow bowls, pour the granulated sugar into one and the powdered sugar into the other.

5. 5

   Form and Coat: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. First roll each ball in the granulated sugar, then coat generously with powdered sugar to create the signature crinkle look.

6. 6

   Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies have a cracked appearance but remain soft.

7. 7

   Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows them to firm up without losing their chewy texture.