Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies Using a Cake Mix

Strawberry crinkle cookies are an easy recipe to make for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want some delicious strawberry cake mix cookies. Grab the simple ingredients and make these easy cookies.

​More Valentine Recipes to try: Conversation Heart CupcakesChocolate Heart Cupcakes, and Valentine Rice Crispy Treats.


Welcome to our delightful recipe for Strawberry Crinkle Cookies! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of strawberries, making them the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth or a homemade gift to share with loved ones, these cookies are sure to impress even though they are made with a box of cake mix. Have fun making this fool-proof dessert. 

Ingredients:

4 ingredient Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are the easiest cookies, Here are the four things you need to make them.

  • 1 Box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 2-3 large eggs (for best results use as called for on the box)
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

How to Make Strawberry Crinkle Cookies:

How to make one of the easiest cookie recipes.

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and eggs. Mix together until well combined.
  3. Add the vegetable oil to the mixture and continue to combine until a cookie dough forms.
  4. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should be able to form around 18 dough balls.
  5. Roll balls of dough in powdered sugar until completely coated. Place the coated dough balls back onto the parchment paper.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy, dry, and the powdered sugar has cracked giving the beautiful crinkle effect.
  7. Enjoy these delicious easy strawberry crinkle cookies immediately!

Places to Enjoy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies:

These delightful cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially for strawberry lovers. Whether you’re hosting a Valentine’s Day party, a birthday celebration, or simply want a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are a crowd-pleaser. They can also be a great addition to a dessert table at weddings or a baby shower.

Make the easy cookie recipe for:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Birthdays
  • For a treat
  • Baby showers
  • Weddings
  • Easter 
  • Anything you need a pink cookie for

Variations for the Recipe:

If you’re looking to change things up a bit, here are a few variations you can try with this delicious cookies recipe:

Chocolate Strawberry Crinkle Cookies: Add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the dough for a decadent twist. You can use white or milk chocolate chips.

Lemon Strawberry Crinkle Cookies: Add the zest of one lemon to the dough for a refreshing citrus flavor.

Almond Strawberry Crinkle Cookies: Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds to the dough for a delightful crunch.

Storing and Making Ahead:

These Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. However, if you have leftover cookies, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to make the dough ahead of time, you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. Just be sure to let the dough come to room temperature before scooping and baking the easy strawberry cookies.

Common Questions about Strawberry Crinkle Cookies:

Can I use a different flavor of cake mix? 

Yes, you can experiment with different flavors of cake mix to create unique variations of these cookies. Use a lemon cake mix to make lemon crinkle cookies, this is a great way to try new flavors.

Can I freeze the baked cookies?

Yes, you can freeze the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature before enjoying.

Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Using four ingredients you can make these pretty pink strawberry flavored cookies.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake mix cookie, cake mix cookies, frozen 2 cookies, frozen cookies, crinkle cookies, pink cookies, pink desserts, strawberry, valentine’s day cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 2-3 large eggs for best results use as called for on the box
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and eggs. Mix together until well combined.
  • Add the vegetable oil to the mixture and continue to combine until a cookie dough forms.
  • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should be able to form around 18 dough balls.
  • Roll balls of dough in powdered sugar until completely coated. Place the coated dough balls back onto the parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the cookies are puffy, dry, and the powdered sugar has cracked giving the beautiful crinkle effect.
  • Enjoy these delicious easy strawberry crinkle cookies immediately!

Notes

  1. To Make Vegan: Cookies can be made with two flax eggs (In a small bowl add 2 tablespoons ground flax seed and 6 tablespoons water, set aside for 10 minutes to make flax eggs).
  2. Additional oil may be needed according to box directions. Some strawberry cake mixes call for 1⁄3-1⁄2 C of oil. Follow directions on the box for these cookies too. 

In conclusion, these Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or simply want to enjoy a delicious homemade cookie, this recipe is sure to impress. So go ahead, gather your ingredients, and indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of these delightful cookies.

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