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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 7, 2023 by Dee

    Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies made from cake mix and Cool Whip are perfect for Valentine's Day, Easter and spring. This easy cookie recipe makes soft, chewy cookies that taste as good as they look! via @meamel

    Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies made from cake mix and Cool Whip are perfect treats for Valentine's Day, Easter and spring. This easy cookie recipe makes soft, chewy cookies that taste as good as they look!

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    The first time I made these strawberry cake mix cookies with crinkles was for Valentine's Day a few years ago. I decided to mark the occasion by making a batch of these pink, powdered-sugar coated cookies since the kids love them.

    Strawberry Cool Whip cookies are super easy -- one of the easiest cookie recipes ever -- 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. Kids can help!

    I also make lemon crinkle cookies and chocolate crinkle cookies, but these easy strawberry crinkle cookies are probably the cutest ones of all.

    powdered sugar, cool whip, egg and strawberry cake mix

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this crinkle cookie recipe. They should be easy to find at your local grocery store.

    • Box of strawberry cake mix -- any brand will work
    • Cool Whip -- or any whipped topping, thawed
    • Egg
    • Powdered sugar -- for rolling cookies and sprinkling on top

    How to Make Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

    First, preheat oven to 350 degrees f. Also, grease each baking sheet and set them aside. You can also line them with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

    Add the egg to a large bowl, and beat slightly. Then, add the strawberry cake mix and thawed whipped topping to the bowl.

    When all the ingredients are added, mix well until blended.

    strawberry cake mix, cool whip and egg in mixing bowl

    Pro tip: If you decide to make these Cool Whip 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!

    strawberry cake mix cookies in powdered sugar

    In a separate bowl, pour some powdered sugar. You'll use this to roll the cookies.

    We like to use a heaping teaspoon to scoop the cookie dough -- sometimes the dough is a bit too gooey for a cookie scoop. You can spray the teaspoon with non stick cooking spray so that it releases easily.

    Grab small portions of the cookie dough and place them into the powdered sugar, and roll balls until coated. Aim for 1-inch balls.

    unbaked strawberry cake mix cookies on cookie sheet

    Place cookie balls on a prepared baking sheet, keeping them about 1 inch or more apart.

    And that's it! You're ready to bake!

    Cook Time

    Bake cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. Their edges should be firm, but not brown, with crinkle tops.

    When they're done baking, set the crinkle cookies out to cool for a bit, and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    If you want, sprinkle more powdered sugar on top of the cookies.

    These tasty strawberry cookies are super light and fluffy -- they almost melt in your mouth!

    plate of strawberry cool whip cake mix cookies

    How to Store

    Store these cool whip crinkle cookies at room temperature in an airtight container. Cake mix cookies should stay nice and soft for 3 to 4 days.

    You can place a slice of bread in the container to keep the cookies fresh even longer.

    If you want, you can also refrigerate these delicious crinkle cookies. And, you can freeze these easy strawberry cookies for up to 3 months for even longer storage.

    strawberry-crinkle-valentine-cookies

    Recipe Variations

    If you don't have Cool Whip, you can substitute â…“ cup vegetable oil.

    Add ½ cup to 1 cup white chocolate chips for an even sweeter sweet treat!

    Cooking Tips

    Make sure the Cool Whip is completely thawed before using. For best results, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator, not at room temperature.

    The dough is sticky. It helps to scoop up pieces of dough and roll them in the powdered sugar before forming into dough balls. You can pop the dough in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to make the dough easier to handle.

    strawberry-cake-mix-crinkle-cookies-for-valentine's-day

    And you know, these pink cookies even smell pink -- almost like cotton candy -- and they taste pretty good too! The perfect recipe for a baby shower or Mother's Day, too!

    FAQ

    Can you put Cool Whip in the oven?

    You can't thaw Cool Whip in the oven, but you can bake with it. Cool Whip replaces the oil in these cake mix cookies, making them lighter than regular cake mix cookies.

    Why did my Cool Whip cookies go flat?

    If your cookies go flat, it's likely the whipped topping wasn't thawed completely and the oven temperature was too hot, causing the cookie dough to spread when heated.

    Recipe

    strawberry crinkle cookies on a white plate

    Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

    Published by Dee
    Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies made from cake mix and Cool Whip are perfect treats for Valentine's Day, Easter and spring. This easy cookie recipe makes soft, chewy cookies that taste as good as they look!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32
    Calories 80 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15 oz box strawberry cake mix any brand
    • 1 8 oz tub of whipped topping thawed
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup Powdered sugar for rolling cookies

    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, about 1 inch balls, into powdered sugar until well coated
    • Place cookies on greased baking sheets, about 1 inch apart, and add sprinkles
    • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm but not brown
    • Let cool, and enjoy

    Notes

    Cookies are done when edges are firm. Be sure not to over bake them -- they shouldn't turn brown.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.3mg
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    Crinkle cookies are some of the easiest cookies you'll ever make-- and these adorable pink ones have a sweet strawberry flavor without being heavy at all. Who can say no to an easy recipe that results in delicious cookies?!

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    Post published in 2016 and updated in 2023.

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    1. Stacy says

      March 22, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 22, 2020 at 10:12 pm

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

    2. Sheela says

      April 07, 2018 at 9:22 am

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 07, 2018 at 10:26 am

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

    3. Lauren says

      October 15, 2017 at 12:55 pm

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 15, 2017 at 9:59 pm

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

    4. Sandra Garth says

      February 14, 2017 at 4:03 pm

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

      Reply
    5. Amber says

      March 27, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 28, 2016 at 12:51 am

        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

        May 20, 2016 at 7:31 pm

        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

        May 20, 2016 at 7:57 pm

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

    6. Miz Helen says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:56 am

      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

      Reply
    7. [email protected] says

      January 23, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 23, 2016 at 6:39 pm

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

    8. Cindy Eikenberg says

      January 18, 2016 at 4:28 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 18, 2016 at 11:34 am

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

    9. Dianne Rice says

      January 16, 2016 at 7:03 pm

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 16, 2016 at 8:19 pm

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

    10. Lauren R. Gary says

      January 16, 2016 at 7:36 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 16, 2016 at 10:07 am

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

    11. Becca Lynn says

      January 15, 2016 at 7:06 pm

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 15, 2016 at 9:42 pm

        They really are very easy! 🙂

    12. Michele @ Alwayzbakin says

      January 15, 2016 at 3:34 pm

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 15, 2016 at 3:43 pm

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

      • Kim says

        February 13, 2019 at 8:40 pm

        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

        February 14, 2019 at 11:13 am

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

    13. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      January 15, 2016 at 7:03 am

      These are so pretty! perfect for Valentines day!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 15, 2016 at 7:39 am

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

    14. Carlee says

      January 15, 2016 at 6:51 am

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

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 15, 2016 at 7:40 am

        Thanks so much, Carlee. I completely agree! 🙂

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