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 yet another bake sale last week and went searching to bake something new and I came up with this yummy recipe for Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies.
I know there will come a day when I no longer have to bake for any school or football functions, so for now I'm just enjoying baking!
But it's fun to bake for when Michael comes home from college on break and when Olivia comes home for a visit with her husband, Tyler.
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How to Make Cookies using a Cake Mix
This recipe is so easy and fast, well except you need to allow the dough to chill. But other than that, you'll have cookies on the table quick!
I love using cake mixes as a base for recipes. Easy, quick and delicious. I guess you would say that's my motto when it comes to all cooking.
Looking for more Cake Mix Cookie Recipes? Try my Cake Mix Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies and my Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cake Mix
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INGREDIENTS:
This is an overview of the ingredients and instructions. Be sure to see the recipe card below for exact quantities, detailed instructions and special notes.
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Extra sugar for rolling the cookies in; about ⅓ cup
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.
Tips for Baking Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies
- Make sure you chill the dough before even attempting roll them into balls. Otherwise the dough is too sticky and you'll have a huge mess on your hands.
- After the dough has been rolled into balls, roll the dough balls into the sugar.
- Place the cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 9 to 11 minutes.
Ready for MORE EASY COOKIE RECIPES:
- Vanilla and Chocolate Swirl Cookies
- M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Italian Ricotta Cookies
- Easy Family Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies from a Cake Mix
Chocolate Sugar Crinkle Cookies are so incredibly easy to make. They'll become your favorite go-to cookie for bake sales and school events.
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
Please note that "prep time" includes 30 minutes of chilling time for the dough.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 54Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 15mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
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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!