Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix
These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies made with cake mix are irresistibly fudgy, soft on the inside, and crackly on the outside—perfect for a quick, no-fuss holiday treat or sweet craving!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and developed crackly tops. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Don’t overbake—cookies will continue to set as they cool. You can also add mini chocolate chips or a pinch of espresso powder to the dough for extra depth.