5-Ingredient Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies – Sweet Holiday Magic
Easy and festive red velvet crinkle cookies made with cake mix, perfect for holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Mix the dough by combining cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a bowl until thick.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until puffed and crackled.
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough ensures easier rolling.
- Rolling in powdered sugar creates the classic crinkle effect.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg