These fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix are incredibly moist and flavorful. With minimal effort and just 4 ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these chewy cookies in less than 30 minutes - perfect for gift-giving or just enjoying at home.
Looking for an easy and delicious holiday cookie recipe? Then you have to try this cake mix cookie!
I love using boxed cake mix to make cookies. They are super quick, and they always turn out perfectly.
Just mix everything together, roll the dough into balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and let the cookies bake.
And they are absolutely delicious - they have a rich chocolate flavor and a crispy exterior. They are the perfect cookie for any holiday gathering or office party.
In no time at all, you'll have a batch of rich, chocolaty cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These cookies are perfect on a Christmas dessert tray beside Christmas Crack with Graham Crackers, Air Fryer Sugar Cookies, Christmas Fudge, Ginger Snap Cookies, Christmas Muddy Buddies, and Smoked Chex Mix, or just for a sweet treat in the afternoon.
For another decadent sweet treat, try my Chocolate Coffee Mousse Recipe.
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💗 Why you will love this recipe
- The soft, chocolaty outer coating that cracks as you bite into them is truly divine.
- These simple cookies are easy to make. No need to be a master baker - all you need is a few simple ingredients.
- These puffy cookies are absolutely delicious. The rich chocolate flavor and crispy exterior make them irresistible.
- They are perfect for bake sales, holiday parties, or office gatherings. Everybody will love these scrumptious cookies!
- This easy recipe makes a large batch of cookies, so you'll have plenty to share with friends and family.
- You will love the crinkle look!
- With the help of a boxed cake mix, these cookies are done, start to finish, in under 30 minutes!
📋 Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
This delicious recipe is made with only 4 ingredients! You probably have these ingredients to make these cookies in your kitchen already!
- Cake mix. I used Devil's Food cake mix. However, feel free to use your favorite chocolate cake mix. I recommend using a super moist dry cake mix.
- Large eggs. These are used to bind the cookie together.
- Vegetable oil. I used canola oil. This adds moisture to the cookie. You can also use melted butter in place of the oil.
- Powdered icing sugar. Also known as confectioner sugar or powdered sugar, this is the 'icing on the cookie', so to speak. You can also use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
🍪 Variations
- Add chocolate chips to the crinkle cookie dough.
- Make vanilla crinkle cookies using a box of vanilla cake mix
- Make red velvet cake mix cookies using red velvet cake mix.
🥣 How to make chocolate crinkle cookies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Place the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil into a large bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to mix the ingredients together for about 2 minutes, until stiff dough forms. You can also stir together the dough using a wooden spoon and some good old-fashioned elbow grease.
Step 3: Place sugar in a shallow bowl.
Step 4: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to scoop up the dough. Use your hands to form the dough into 1-inch balls. Drop the cookie dough balls into the powdered sugar. Roll them around until they are completely covered.
Step 5: Place the cookie balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart as they spread out quite a bit. You will need to use 2 cookie sheets, or cook them in batches.
Step 6: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Smaller cookies will take 7-9 minutes. Do not overbake.
Step 7: Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely
Serve with a glass of milk. 🙂
Enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips
- Make sure to use a super moist cake mix for the best results. This will give your cookies a fudgy texture without having to add too much extra butter or oil.
- Make cookies the same size for even cooking.
- Use parchment paper when baking these cookies to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Rolling the dough in powdered sugar helps create their signature crackle effect and gives them an added sweetness.
- Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
🧾 Recipe FAQs
They are a type of cookie that has a cracked, crinkled top. They have a soft, chewy texture and are covered in powdered sugar. They are popular around the holidays but can be enjoyed year-round.
They should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them for a longer period of time, store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Yes, you can freeze them! Store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months.
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📋 Recipe
Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe with Cake Mix
Equipment
- Large baking sheets
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 box Devils Food Chocolate cake mix 15.25 ounce box
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Step 2: Place the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil into a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to mix the ingredients together for about 2 minutes, until a stiff and thick dough forms.
- Step 3: Place powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Step 4: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to scoop up the dough and form it into 1-inch balls. Drop the cookie dough balls into the powdered sugar. Roll them around until they are completely covered.
- Step 5: Place the cookie balls onto a large baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Place the cookies about 2 inches apart as they will spread out quite a bit. You will need to use 2 cookie sheets, or cook them in batches.
- Step 6: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are set. Smaller cookies will take 7-9 minutes. Do not overbake. They will puff up and then deflate.
- Step 7: Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to cool before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use a super moist cake mix for the best results. This will give your cookies a fudgy texture without having to add too much extra butter or oil.
- Make cookies the same size for even cooking.
- Use parchment paper when baking these cookies to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Rolling the dough in powdered sugar helps create their signature crackle effect and gives them an added sweetness.
- Let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
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