Easy 5 Ingredient Strawberry Cookies (Printable)

Soft strawberry cookies with crinkled powdered sugar coating. Quick 5-ingredient treat ready in 22 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1/3 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coating

05 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Mix until thick, uniform dough forms.
03 - Place powdered sugar in a shallow bowl for rolling.
04 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls.
05 - Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar until fully coated.
06 - Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are puffed and tops are crackled.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Five ingredients and twenty minutes is all that stands between you and these berry studded beauties
  • The crackled sugar crust gives way to a soft center that tastes like childhood summers
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly yields the softest cookies, so pull them out when the edges are just barely set
  • The powdered sugar coating is essential because it creates those signature cracks as it melts and interacts with the dough while baking
03 -
  • Chill the dough for fifteen minutes if it feels too sticky to roll into balls
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing so they all bake at the same rate

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