Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies (Cake Mix Recipe)

If you love strawberry cookies with a soft, tender center and a beautiful powdered sugar coating, you're going to love these easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies!

Made with a box of strawberry cake mix and just a handful of pantry staples, these pretty pink cookies come together in minutes. They're sweet, delicious, and covered in those gorgeous white cracks that make crinkle cookies so much fun.

And the best part? You don't have to start from scratch!

Easy Strawberry Crinkle Cookies from a Cake Mix

I've been having so much fun experimenting with different flavors of cake mix crinkle cookies lately!

After making my Easy Sugar Crinkle Cookies, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies, and Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, I decided it was time for something fruity.

Strawberry seemed like the perfect choice!

I started with a box of Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme cake mix, added eggs and oil, and mixed everything into a thick, pretty pink dough.

After a quick chill in the refrigerator, I rolled the dough into balls, coated them generously in powdered sugar, and popped them into the oven.

Ten minutes later, I had a batch of beautiful strawberry crinkle cookies!

The soft pink color peeking through the powdered sugar cracks makes these cookies especially pretty. They're perfect for spring gatherings, Valentine's Day, baby showers, birthday parties, or anytime you're craving something sweet and fruity.

Why You'll Love These Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

There's so much to love about this simple recipe!

First, you only need four ingredients. No measuring out flour, baking powder, or other dry ingredients. The cake mix takes care of most of the work.

Second, these cookies are beautiful without requiring any decorating skills. The powdered sugar coating creates that pretty crackled appearance all on its own.

And finally, they're incredibly versatile. You can serve them on a dessert tray, package them as gifts, or add them to a colorful assortment of cake mix cookies.

They're especially lovely alongside chocolate, vanilla, and red velvet crinkles.

Ingredients for Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

You only need a few simple ingredients:

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• About ½ cup powdered sugar, for rolling

A note about the cake mix: I used a 15.25-ounce box of Duncan Hines Strawberry Supreme. This recipe didn't require any additional flour. If you're using a smaller cake mix box, the dough consistency may be different.

How to Make Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

These cookies are wonderfully easy to make!

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Place the strawberry cake mix in a large mixing bowl.

Add the eggs and vegetable oil.

Mix until everything comes together into a thick, sticky pink cookie dough.

Isn't that color pretty?

Step 2: Chill the Dough

Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.

This short chilling time makes the dough easier to handle when you're ready to scoop and roll the cookies.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.

Step 4: Scoop and Roll

Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls.

Roll each ball generously in powdered sugar, making sure the entire surface is coated.

Arrange the coated dough balls on your prepared baking sheet, leaving room between them for spreading.

Step 5: Bake

Bake at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes.

As the cookies bake, they'll spread and develop those beautiful cracks in their powdered sugar coating.

You'll see the pretty strawberry-pink dough peeking through the white sugar.

Step 6: Cool and Enjoy

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for several minutes.

Transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Now take a look at those beautiful strawberry crinkles!

What Makes These Cookies Special?

For me, it's that gorgeous color!

The strawberry cake mix produces a lovely pink dough, and when you roll it in powdered sugar, something magical happens in the oven.

As the cookies spread, the sugar coating cracks apart, revealing the pink cookie underneath.

The result is a cookie that looks like it came from a fancy bakery, even though it started with a humble box of cake mix.

And because they're strawberry flavored, they offer something a little different from traditional chocolate crinkle cookies.

I think these would be especially pretty for a Valentine's Day cookie platter. Just imagine them alongside red velvet and chocolate crinkles!

Tips for Perfect Strawberry Crinkle Cookies

Chill the dough. Twenty minutes in the refrigerator makes the sticky dough easier to scoop and roll.

Use plenty of powdered sugar. A generous coating creates those beautiful white patches against the pink cookies.

Leave room for spreading. Don't crowd your baking sheet. These cookies will spread as they bake.

Watch your baking time. Ten minutes worked for my batch. Avoid overbaking if you want soft, tender cookies.

Check your cake mix size. I used a 15.25-ounce box. Smaller boxes may produce a slightly different dough consistency.

Fun Variations

These strawberry cookies are delicious just as they are, but there are several ways you could change things up!

White Chocolate Strawberry Crinkles: Fold a handful of mini white chocolate chips into the dough before chilling.

Strawberry Lemon Crinkles: Add a little fresh lemon zest to brighten the strawberry flavor.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies: Serve the cookies with a little cream cheese frosting sandwiched between two cooled cookies.

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Cookies: Dip one edge of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate for a chocolate-covered strawberry twist. Keep in mind that dipping will cover some of the pretty crinkle pattern.

You could also experiment with different berry-flavored cake mixes using the same basic method.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different brand of strawberry cake mix?

Yes! Other brands of strawberry cake mix should work, although you may need to make small adjustments depending on the size of the box and consistency of the dough.

Do I really need to chill the dough?

I recommend it. The dough is sticky, and a 20-minute chill makes it much easier to scoop and roll.

Why do you roll the cookies in powdered sugar?

The powdered sugar creates the signature crinkle appearance. As the cookies spread during baking, the coating cracks and reveals the pink dough underneath.

Can I add white chocolate chips?

Absolutely! Mini white chocolate chips would be a delicious addition. Just fold them into the dough before chilling.

How do I know when the cookies are done?

The cookies should have spread, developed visible cracks, and look set around the edges. They'll continue to firm up as they cool.

Can I freeze strawberry crinkle cookies?

Yes! Once completely cooled, place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to two months for best quality. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How should I store these cookies?

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3–4 days. The powdered sugar coating may absorb a little moisture over time.

More Easy Cookies You'll Love

If you enjoyed these strawberry crinkle cookies, be sure to check out some of my other easy cake mix cookie recipes!

My Easy Sugar Crinkle Cookies are sweet, soft, and perfect when you're craving a classic vanilla cookie.

For something colorful and festive, try my Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies. They're especially pretty for Christmas and Valentine's Day.

And if you're a chocolate lover, don't miss my Easy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. They're rich, fudgy, and almost brownie-like in the middle.

Want even more ideas? Browse my 20+ Cake Mix Cookies You Can't Mess Up! collection for more simple ways to turn a box of cake mix into something delicious.

Thanks for Stopping By!

I hope you'll give these Strawberry Crinkle Cookies a try! They're simple, delicious, and proof that a box of cake mix can become something really special.

If you bake a batch, I'd love to hear how they turn out.

Happy baking!

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Janice Thompson is a professional baker, cake designer, and author with over 20 years of experience creating unique cakes and desserts. She’s the creator of Out of the Box Baking, where she shares her favorite doctored cake mix recipes, tutorials, and baking tips. Learn more →