
You’ve probably noticed by now that I like products that save me time and energy. There are times when I like to cook from scratch, but then again there are times where there simply aren’t enough hours in the day and I look for ways to save time where I can. Take cake mix, for example. It’s great for a lot of other things besides cake. Here’s a simple recipe calling for only 4 ingredients that turns cake mix into soft and chewy crinkle cookies. These cookies would be great for a Valentine’s Day gathering. Here’s how I make them.
Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
The recipe makes 18-24 cookies, depending on how large you make the cookies. My batch made 18 nice sized cookies.
Equipment Needed
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- 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Alternatively, you could use a silicone baking mat.
- ice cream scoop or cookie scoop
- wire cooling rack
- spatula
- mixing bowl
- pot holders
Ingredients
- 16.5 oz box of red velvet cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup oil (I used vegetable)
- 1/4 cup of powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 f.
Place cake mix, eggs and oil in a mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Place the powered sugar into a smaller bowl.
Form balls with the dough. (I sometimes use a cookie dough scoop or an ice cream scoop, or if I can’t get that quickly I have also used a plastic medicine cup.)
Place each ball into the powdered sugar and rotate to coat completely.
Place the balls onto the cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-11 minutes.
Let sit on the cooling rack for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy!


Sandy
Sunday 26th of May 2019
How much butter would I use instead of oil?
valmg
Wednesday 29th of May 2019
I am not sure as I haven't tried making them that way.
Julie | Bunsen Burner Bakery
Wednesday 8th of February 2017
I keep seeing cookies made from cake mix - such a creative idea. I've never tried it before, but the cookies always look so delicious. Love the white confectioners sugar against the bright red cookies!
Uma
Tuesday 7th of February 2017
My kids loves read velvet cake. This sounds even better. Who doesn't like cookies:)
Manila Spoon
Tuesday 7th of February 2017
I usually bake from scratch but I admit there are time when cake mixes are life-savers! I love Duncan Hines when I use a mix so I am sure these crinkle cookies would be fabulously delightful!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Tuesday 7th of February 2017
This is so simple to make and love the gorgeous color of the cookies. With two young boys in the house, I would love to save some time making cookies like this. This would be great for the V-day party in my munchkins school this week.