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Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

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Easy strawberry crinkle cookies are made from a cake mix and are perfect for Valentine's Day. They're soft, chewy and taste as good as they look!

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So it's exactly one month until Valentine's Day, and I decided to mark the occasion by making a batch of these pink, powdered-sugar coated cookies. Actually, I didn't really do this intentionally. I happened to find a tub of unopened Cool Whip in the fridge that we never got around to using, and when I saw a box of strawberry cake mix in the store, I remembered  how much the kids love crinkle cookies.

I haven't made these in a long time, but they're super easy -- really! You just mix the whipped topping with an egg and a box of cake mix, roll the dough in the powdered sugar and bake them. I've made peppermint, chocolate and lemon crinkle cookies before, but these are probably the cutest ones of all.

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I'm not even a big fan of the color pink, but around Valentine's Day, it's everywhere, and so I gave in. And you know, these cookies even smell pink -- almost like cotton candy -- and they taste pretty good too!

How to Make Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Published by Dee
Easy cookies made with strawberry cake mix and whipped topping that are perfect for Valentine's Day
5 from 4 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix any brand
  • 1 8- oz tub of whipped topping thawed
  • 1 egg
  • Powdered sugar for rolling cookies
  • Decorative sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Grease baking sheets and set aside
  • In a large mixing bowl, slightly beat the egg, and then add the cake mix and whipped topping
  • Mix ingredients well, and roll small portions into powdered sugar until well coated
  • Place cookies on greased baking sheets, about 1 inch apart, and add sprinkles
  • Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are firm but not brown
  • Let cool, and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cake mix, cookies, crinkle cookies, strawberry
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If you decide to make these cookies, be sure to remove your rings first -- They are messy and very gooey. The powdered sugar helps make them less sticky, but you'll want to keep a bunch of paper towels handy. It's fun, though!

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The kids were pretty excited to have a treat waiting for them after school. We've been super good about eating light lately, and I haven't done that since before the holidays. But, you gotta have a cheat day every now and then, right?

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Have you started making any crafts or treats for Valentine's Day yet? I know it's early, but time flies!

Hugs,

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Comments

  1. Stacy says

    I made these tonight - very pretty & the kids love them. I mine took much longer to bake at 350 than 12 minutes ... more like 18/20, I’m not sure why.5 stars

    • Dee says

      Are you at a higher altitude? Also, oven temperatures may vary. 🙂

  2. Sheela says

    Say hey! These will be perfect for an upcoming garden party.
    Can the finished cookies be frozen?
    Thanx

    • Dee says

      I've never done that, but I'm sure they could. Just wrap them well. 🙂

  3. Lauren says

    Do you put the sprinkles on before baking or just after they come out of the oven?

    • Dee says

      I did a little of both. The ones added right after baking gave the cookies a little extra sparkle.

  4. Sandra Garth says

    These little beauties look like they'd be very easy to eat!5 stars

  5. Amber says

    Tried to make these for Easter and there was definitely no "rolling" them. The dough was too sticky and didn't roll. I followed the directions exactly as they were written.

    • Dee says

      I'm so sorry to hear this. The dough is very sticky, and I usually keep rolling the bits of dough in the powdered sugar as needed until I can shape the dough into balls. I'll have to clarify this in the instructions.

    • Angie says

      I just made these cookies for the first time. I've had experience making other cookies similar to these where you roll them into powdered sugar. To make rolling a little easier I placed the dough in the freezer for about 30 minutes, this made the dough a little more firm. I also used a tablespoon to scoop the dough and put it right in the powdered sugar, then I rolled the dough into a ball while still in the powdered sugar. Rolling the dough in your hands first, and then rolling them won't work, it will be way too sticky!

    • Dee says

      I think that freezing them for a little bit sounds good. I'll have to try that next time -- thanks! 🙂

  6. Miz Helen says

    These will be great for Valentine Day!  Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope to see you again real soon!
    Miz Helen5 stars

  7. [email protected] says

    These cookies are so pretty and the ingredients were a complete surprise! I'd like to try these one of these days. I'm pinning and will share on my FB page tomorrow.5 stars

    • Dee says

      Thank you so much, Paula. I think you would like them, and I really appreciate the share! 🙂

  8. Cindy Eikenberg says

    Hi Dee! These cookies are so pretty and I'll bet they taste as good as they look! Hope all is well with you and that you 2016 is off to a great start. Visiting from i should be mopping the floor and pinning! Have a great week!

    • Dee says

      Thanks so much for the visit, Cindy. It's awesome to see you again! 🙂

  9. Dianne Rice says

    Glad I found your blog! will try these for Valentine's Day.

    • Dee says

      Thanks for visiting, Diane! I hope you like them. 🙂

  10. Lauren R. Gary says

    My 11 year old daughter loves to bake. This is perfect for her. We'll use it as a supplemental math lesson to our homeschooling. Thanks! I can taste the strawberry cake mix just by looking at your pics!

    • Dee says

      That's awesome that she likes to bake! My kids do too, and I also use cooking to teach math. 🙂

  11. Becca Lynn says

    These look so good, and seem super easy to make! Thanks for sharing!

    • Dee says

      They really are very easy! 🙂

  12. Michele @ Alwayzbakin says

    Yum! Those look scrumptious. And my favorite color too!

    • Dee says

      Thanks so much! Amazingly, we still have a few left! 🙂

    • Kim says

      They are the best , I have made these 5 different times they are my go to cookie, like now I have them in the oven now for my co-workers

    • Dee says

      What an awesome way to treat your co-workers! 🙂

  13. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    These are so pretty! perfect for Valentines day!

    • Dee says

      Thanks, Julie! I'm definitely going to make some more. 🙂

  14. Carlee says

    Those are so darn cute! Isn't it nice when cute, delicious and easy all come together?

    • Dee says

      Thanks so much, Carlee. I completely agree! 🙂