Strawberry Crinkle Cookies (Easy 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Recipe)
These Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with just 4 simple ingredients. This easy cake mix cookie recipe is ready in 18 minutes and perfect for Valentine’s Day, Easter, spring parties, or anytime you need a quick dessert.
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are just about the easiest cookie recipe you’ll find. They’re perfect when you want something that tastes homemade without taking a lot of time or effort.
They are soft in the center, slightly crisp around the edges, and covered in powdered sugar with those pretty crackly tops. And the best part? They are made with a box of cake mix. Four ingredients. One bowl. Eighteen minutes from start to finish.
I already have a Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies recipe on the blog that’s made with Cool Whip. That one is bright and fluffy and always a hit. This version is another simple way to make crinkle cookies, and it is just as delicious. Same fun crackled tops. Same easy prep. Totally different flavor vibe.
Recipe Snapshot
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
BAKE TIME: 8 minutes
SERVINGS: 24 cookies
BEST FOR: quick dessert, Valentine’s Day, Easter, baby showers, spring
These strawberry cake mix crinkle cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, Easter, or anytime you want a pop of pink on your dessert table.
What Are Strawberry Crinkle Cookies?
Crinkle cookies are soft cookies that are rolled in powdered sugar before baking. As they bake, the dough spreads and cracks, creating that signature crinkled look on top.
In this version, we use strawberry cake mix for flavor and color. The result is a soft, chewy strawberry cookie with a sweet powdered-sugar coating and beautiful crackled tops.
They taste like a cross between a cookie and a soft strawberry cake. And yes, they disappear fast.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Crinkle Cookie Recipe
This is the kind of recipe you can make on a weeknight when someone says, “We need cookies for tomorrow.” No stress. No complicated steps.
Ingredients for Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
1 box of Strawberry Cake Mix: This is the base of the recipe. It provides the strawberry flavor, color, sweetness, and dry ingredients all in one.
2 Eggs: Eggs bind everything together and help create that soft, chewy texture.
⅓ cup Neutral Oil: Oil keeps the cookies moist and tender. It also helps create a softer texture than butter would in this specific recipe.
½ cup Powdered Sugar: This is what creates the signature crinkle effect. The thick coating contrasts with the dough as it spreads and cracks in the oven.
Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, making sure it is fully coated.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Pro Tip for Perfect Crinkle Tops
- Roll the dough balls heavily in powdered sugar. Do not be shy. A thick coating helps create deeper cracks and that classic crinkle look.
- If your dough feels sticky, chill it for 15 to 20 minutes before rolling. This makes it easier to handle and can help create thicker cookies.
- Do not overbake. These cookies continue to set as they cool. Slightly underbaked is better than overbaked if you want soft and chewy strawberry cookies.
Fun Variations
If you want to change things up, try one of these:
Stir in white chocolate chips for a strawberry and cream flavor.
Add a little lemon zest for a strawberry lemon twist.
Add 1/2 cup of chopped freeze-dried strawberries for a boost of flavor.
Drizzle cooled cookies with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.
Use a gluten-free cake mix to make this recipe gluten-free.
Start with different cake mix flavors to make lemon crinkle cookies, red velvet crinkle cookies, or even gingerbread crinkle cookies.
And if you love crinkle cookies in general, be sure to check out my Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies made with Cool Whip. It is another easy cake mix cookie recipe that always gets rave reviews.
When to Serve Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
These pink crinkle cookies are perfect for:
Valentine’s Day treats
Baby showers
Easter dessert tables
Spring brunch
Christmas cookie trays when you want a pop of color
They are soft, sweet, and pretty enough to double as decor on your dessert table.
Storage and Freezing Tips
Store: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze: You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Just thaw at room temperature before serving.
If you want to freeze the dough, roll into balls first but do not coat in powdered sugar. Freeze the dough balls on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. When ready to bake, roll in powdered sugar and bake as directed.
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More Easy Cookies and Spring Desserts
- Lemon Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
- Cool Whip Candy
- Valentine’s Day Desserts
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Red Velvet Oreo Cookies
Easy Fool-Proof Dessert
If you are looking for an easy strawberry cookie recipe that feels festive and fun without a lot of work, this is it. Four ingredients. One bowl. Big strawberry flavor. And those pretty crackled tops make them look bakery-worthy every single time.
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Strawberry Crinkle Cookies (Easy 4 Ingredient Cake Mix Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup neutral oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and oil. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar, making sure it is fully coated.
- Place the coated cookie dough balls onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
