Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies - delicious cookies that start out with a boxed cake mix. They're soft, tender cookies rolled in sugar before baking.
They'll become your favorite go-to cookie for bake sales and school events. Life is too short to say no to a cookie every now and then.
Check out the other great easy cookie recipes featured here on the site.
I had another bake sale last week and wanted to try something new, so I whipped up these yummy cake mix crinkle cookies.
I know someday these bake sales will be over, but for now, I'm enjoying it! It's fun to bake for Michael when he comes home from college and for Olivia and Tyler when they visit.
Looking for more Easy Desserts using a cake mix? Try my Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and my Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cake Mix.
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How to make Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
This recipe is super fast and easy! The only thing that takes any time is letting the dough chill. Besides that, you'll have cookies ready to go in no time.
I love using cake mixes to make things easier. They're quick, simple, and always taste great. I guess you could say I like to keep things easy and delicious in the kitchen!
Check out my Homemade Mason Jar Cake Mix Recipe made with only 5 pantry ingredients!
Expert Tips
Chill the dough: Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
Don't overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies while they bake, as they can go from perfectly baked to overbaked quickly.
Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
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Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Extra sugar for rolling the cookies in; about ⅓ cup
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Use any flavor of cake mix you like! Red velvet, vanilla, or even spice cake would create unique and delicious crinkle cookies.
- Add ½ cup of chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, for a bit of crunch.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips or even mini chocolate chips would be delicious too!
- Instead of granulated sugar, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar for a classic crinkle cookie look.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Start by combining all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will make the dough easier to handle.
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Step 2: Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in granulated sugar until it's completely coated. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet.
Baking Instructions
Step 3: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set and the tops are crinkled. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Storing, Freezing, and Thawing Tips
Pantry: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezer: For longer storage, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Thawing Tips: Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature for a few hours before enjoying.
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Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies from a Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine all the ingredients together and mix until a dough forms.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into 1 inch balls.
- Roll the balls in the sugar.
- Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool.
Notes
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much.
- Don't overbake: Keep a close eye on the cookies while they bake, as they can go from perfectly baked to overbaked quickly.
- Cool completely: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.
This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2014 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Mary says
Lovely recipe! How many does this make?
Lois says
Depending on how big you roll the dough balls, you could get anywhere from 2 dozen to 30 cookies. Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment!
Vicki says
Have you used a dark chocolate cake mix or rolled the dough in powdered sugar? Vicki
Lois says
No, I haven't. Please let me know if you do and how the cookies turn out! Thank you for visiting.
Sally says
What beautiful cookies. They've come out so well. I'd definitely like to make these - the recipe looks fab.
Lois says
Thank you Sally. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Julie Briones says
LOVE cake mix cookies... so easy and so versatile! Your photo stopped me while browsing through Waste Not Wednesday LP. Thanks for sharing!
Lois says
Thank you!! Love linky parties and how they help us promote our recipes. Thanks for visiting!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
Your crinkle cookies look so easy to pull together at a moments notice. Love that! Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Pinned, as always! 🙂
Joanne DiPalo says
We are cookie lovers and when a recipe is easy I'm definitely making it, although I have already made these yummy cookies, we love them. Thanks so much for sharing with FFF. Pinned/shared.
Linds says
What sz box and brand did you use...??? These llook increadibly good!! Thanks
Linds says
What sz box and brand did you use...??? These llook increadibly good!! Thanks
Karly Campbell says
I love cake mix cookies! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Patti Tucker says
Stumbled AND pinned!
Kat @ Inspiration CAN be Found Everywhere says
very easy .... great idea to have kids help in the kitchen to make a special treat! Definitely going to try this one.
Jamie Sherman says
So easy!! Thanks so much for linking up to Freedom Fridays!
Holly says
Thanks so much for joining Fluster's #CreativeMuster party this week. It was a lot of fun to co-host. Hugs, Holly
Elizabeth Lund says
These are yum!! I have made them before, only we don't dip them in sugar. We combine two of them together with vanilla frosting and call them Oreos. They are delicious and rich! Thanks for a fun recipe!!
Cathy Compeau says
These look SO good and easy too! Thanks for sharing at the Wake Up Wednesday Party! I can't wait to see what you share next week!
Tammy says
Mmmm those look good! I was craving cookies tonight but didn't feel like breaking out all the ingredients. We're have some friends come by this week I think I'm going to try this 🙂 ...I don't always use cake mix but recently I've discovered what a time save it can be! 😀
Toodles,
Tammy
Joy says
Lois, these look soooo good. I am hooked on cake mix cookies, and I can't wait to try these! 🙂 I'm sharing these and your facebook page on Facebook! 🙂
Cathy Carroll says
These look so simple to make and I'll bet my grandkids would love them... thank you for sharing...
TaMara Sloan says
These look delicious, and I love that they are easy to make. I pinned this so I can make them this week since we have everything I need in our house. 🙂
Joanne DiPalo says
WOW!, when you said EASY, you really meant it! Thanks so much for sharing Lois. The kids will love these. Pinned/shared.
Lady Jane says
Wow these are easy. I will be trying them.
Catherine says
Dear Lois, That sounds easy and they look delicious! They are perfect for a glass of milk or cup of tea. Blessings dear, Catherine xo
Sarah Bates says
What an easy, and delicious, recipe! I can't wait to give these a try!