Vibrant Strawberry Crinkle Cookies (Cake Mix Shortcut)

1.Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased, as specified.

2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the entire box of strawberry cake mix, the thawed container of whipped topping (Cool Whip), and the single egg.

3.Mix the ingredients thoroughly using a spatula or electric mixer on low speed until a thick, uniform dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

4.Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl.

5.Scoop rounded tablespoons of the dough and gently roll each portion into a ball between your palms.

6.Roll each dough ball completely in the powdered sugar until it is thoroughly coated.

7.Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.

8.Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the cookies have slightly puffed up. They will look cracked on the surface.

9.Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.