Description
These Strawberry Crinkle Cookies are delightfully soft and chewy with a vibrant pink color from the strawberry cake mix. Coated in a sweet mixture of granulated and powdered sugar, they offer a perfect balance of fruity flavor and sugary crunch, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (13.25-ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- ⅓ cup melted salted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar, for rolling
- ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted salted butter, and the two eggs. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and form a smooth dough.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm it up, making it easier to handle and roll.
- Preheat the 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.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and powdered sugar.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Then roll each ball thoroughly in the sugar coating mixture to ensure a generous sugary crust.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls on 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 cracked on the surface.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the eggs are at room temperature to help the dough mix evenly.
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Experiment with adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze uncoated dough balls for up to 3 months and bake fresh.
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