🍪 Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Soft, chewy, and slightly cracked on top—these cookies are ridiculously easy and perfect for any occasion! Using a boxed cake mix makes them flavorful, moist, and ready in no time. You can customize the flavor based on your cake mix choice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: ~24 cookies (depending on size)
🛒 Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (any flavor: chocolate, vanilla, lemon, red velvet, etc.)
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling, optional for that classic crinkle look)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Dough
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract (if using).
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Mix until a soft dough forms. It will be slightly sticky, which is perfect for crinkle cookies.
2️⃣ Shape the Cookies
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Optional: Pour powdered sugar into a small bowl.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
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Roll the ball in powdered sugar for a classic crinkle effect.
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Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3️⃣ Bake to Perfection
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Bake in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes (depending on size), until cookies are set but still soft in the middle.
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The tops will develop those signature crinkled cracks.
4️⃣ Cool & Serve
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy warm, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.