Easy 5 Ingredient Strawberry Crinkle (Print version)
Soft, chewy strawberry cookies with crinkled powdered sugar coating. Quick 5-ingredient treat bursting with berry flavor.
# What you'll need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coating
05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Mix until thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl for rolling.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
05 - Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
06 - Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until cookies are puffed and tops are crackled.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Five ingredients and zero mixer required — perfect for those I forgot I needed to bring treats moments
- That magical crinkle effect happens automatically, no special technique needed
- They taste like childhood strawberry milk but elevated into something you can proudly serve to anyone
02 -
- Underbaking slightly at 10 minutes yields the softest, most tender cookies — they continue firming up on the hot baking sheet
- The powdered sugar coating needs to be thick and thorough — any bare spots will not develop those gorgeous cracks
- These cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months, layered between parchment paper in an airtight container
03 -
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so all cookies bake at the same rate
- If the dough feels too sticky to roll, chill it for 15 minutes before scooping