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!
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.
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
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
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!
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?
Have you started making any crafts or treats for Valentine’s Day yet? I know it’s early, but time flies!
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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.
Dee says
Are you at a higher altitude? Also, oven temperatures may vary. 🙂
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. 🙂
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.
Sandra Garth says
These little beauties look like they’d be very easy to eat!
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! 🙂
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 Helen
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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.
Dee says
Thank you so much, Paula. I think you would like them, and I really appreciate the share! 🙂
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! 🙂
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. 🙂
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. 🙂
Becca Lynn says
These look so good, and seem super easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
Dee says
They really are very easy! 🙂
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! 🙂
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. 🙂
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! 🙂