Description
These Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with vibrant seasonal colors. Made with a simple white cake mix base, whipped topping, and egg, they’re easy to prepare and perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats. Each cookie has a delightful powdered sugar coating that cracks beautifully as they bake, creating a charming crinkle effect.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring (seasonal colors, if desired)
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with easy cookie removal.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the white cake mix, egg, whipped topping, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth, consistent dough.
- Add Color: Divide the dough into separate bowls according to how many different colors you want, and tint each portion with gel food coloring to your desired shades.
- Chill Dough: If the dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to firm up and make shaping easier.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop the dough into approximately 1-inch balls, ensuring they are uniform in size for even baking. Roll each ball generously in the powdered sugar to coat fully, which helps create the signature crinkle look.
- Bake: Arrange the coated dough balls spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the crinkle pattern to form as they firm up.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for more vivid colors without altering the dough consistency.
- Chilling the dough helps with handling and prevents spreading during baking.
- Don’t overbake; cookies should be soft in the center for the best texture.
- You can substitute whipped topping with an equal amount of softened butter for a richer flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
