Name: The Easiest Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies (4 Ingredients + Vegan!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box strawberry cake mix; 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water); ⅓ cup vegetable oil; ½ cup powdered sugar

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If you’re looking for an easy dessert recipe that’s quick, fun, and full of flavor, these Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are for you. They’re soft, chewy, and have the prettiest crinkle top that looks like you spent way more time on them than you actually did. These cookies are made with simple ingredients (only four, really!), and are completely egg- and dairy-free. Yep, they’re totally vegan, but you’d never guess it.

Three 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies, stacked on top of each other on a white plate with two whole fresh strawberries garnishing the plate.

These 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are just what you need if you want a quick and satisfying dessert. It doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Plus, this cookie recipe is a great option for when you have unexpected guests coming over or busy weeknights when you’re simply craving something sweet.

Why You’ll Love These 4 Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Just like my Carrot Cake Cookies, they are so fun and easy to whip up! These cookies are also budget-friendly, because they only need a box of strawberry cake mix as the base. The soft, chewy texture of these delicious cookies is something you’ll love within your first bite. It’s a sure-win recipe for any occasion you want to celebrate: Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, a potluck, or even just a simple after-dinner dessert.

Three 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies with 2 fresh strawberries beside them.

Quick and Easy: These 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies come together in 30 minutes from start to finish.
Minimal Ingredients: You only need four simple ingredients from your pantry to make these vegan crinkles.
One-Bowl Prep: This recipe only uses a simple stir-and-bake method. You don’t need to worry about a stand or hand mixer, and more importantly…no mess.
Budget-Friendly: Since we’re using a box of cake mix, this is such a cost-effective and accessible recipe. With eggs being sky high in price, this is also a great eggless cookie recipe!
Vegan by Design: I wanted just about anyone to be able to make this recipe at home, so these 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Crinkle Cookies don’t use eggs or dairy.
Kid-Friendly: I tested this recipe with the help of my kids, and we had so much fun making (and eating) them.
Customizable: Got cake mix in another flavor? This recipe works for that, too.
Perfect for Gifting: These delicious cookies are great for cookie swaps, bake sales, or homemade holiday gifts.

Ingredients & Substitutions for These 4-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Flat lay shot of the ingredients for the cookies such as a bowl of pink cake mix, a cup of powdered sugar, a small bowl with vegetable oil, and another bowl with flax eggs.

Strawberry Cake Mix: As the foundation of this recipe, Strawberry Cake Mix provides not just the strawberry flavor and the pink color, but also its built-in leavening agents and sugar. These 4-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies follow a simplified process by combining multiple ingredients into a convenient mix.
Flax eggs: Using flax eggs is commonly the substitute for eggs. When flaxseed is mixed with water and left to sit, it forms a gel-like consistency. This mixture is the dough binder and maintains moisture in the cookies’ final prep stage. Notes: Cookies can be made with eggs, follow directions on the box for the amount needed. Additional oil may be needed according to box directions. Some strawberry cake mixes call for 1⁄3-1⁄2 C of oil. Follow directions on the box for these cookies too.
Vegetable Oil: Oil gives fat which makes the cookies tender and moist. Vegetable oil is ready to go, unlike butter which needs to be brought down to room temperature before it can be used. It even keeps the cookies soft after cooling.
Powdered Sugar: This is key to achieving the classic crinkle cookie look for these 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies. Roll the cookie dough ball on it to coat the cracks on the cookies as they bake and spread.

How to Make These 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Prepare the oven and baking sheets. First, preheat oven to 375°F. Then, line a cookie sheet or two with parchment paper and set aside.
Prepare flax eggs: Using a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 6 tablespoons of water. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes for it to thicken.
Mix dough: Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and flax eggs. Slowly stir in vegetable oil until a thick dough forms.
Shape cookies: Once the dough has come together, form dough balls using a small cookie scoop. With this recipe you should get about 18.
Coat cookie dough balls: Pour powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Then, take each cookie dough ball and roll it around the bowl to coat each with powdered sugar.
Bake: Next, arrange the sugar-coated cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the cookies have puffed up and their tops are cracked and dry.
Cool and enjoy: Finally, allow the baked 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving them or transferring to a wire rack.

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookie ingredients in glass bowl

Mixing cake mix and other ingredients together for strawberry crinkle cookies

How to Serve The 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

These cookies are so versatile, they can be enjoyed with your family and friends in so many ways. Serve them at baby showers, birthday parties, Valentine’s Day get-togethers, Easter, Mother’s Day, or wrap them up for gifts during the holidays. You can also sandwich them with cream cheese frosting or drizzle with a little strawberry glaze for a fancier twist.

Strawberry Crinkle Cookies on white plate next to fresh strawberries.

Tips for Success

Use room temperature flax eggs to make mixing easier. Chill the dough for 10–15 minutes if it feels sticky or if your kitchen is warm. Use a small cookie scoop so each cookie is the same size (bakes more evenly). Don’t skip the powdered sugar…it gives that bakery-style crinkle look. Let them cool on the baking tray before moving to a wire rack to finish setting.

How to Store Cake Mix Cookies

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Freezer: Once cooled, place cookies in a freezer bag with wax paper between layers. Freeze for up to one month.
Make-ahead: Refrigerate the unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 24 hours.

Cake Mix Flavor Variations to Try

Lemon Strawberry Crinkle Cookies – Add ½ teaspoon lemon juice to the dough.
Strawberry Chocolate – Mix in ½ cup dark chocolate chips.
Red Velvet – Use red velvet cake mix and powdered sugar for another fun twist.
Chocolate Covered – Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for an extra treat.

These strawberry cake mix crinkle cookies are the perfect combination of quick, easy, and incredibly tasty. Whether you’re baking with kids, prepping for a party, or just want a quick vegan dessert you can make with pantry staples, this recipe is a total win. It’s proof that you don’t need a lot of ingredients…or time to make something really special. If you try these, I’d love to hear how they turned out for you!

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The Easiest Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies (4 Ingredients + Vegan!)

Yield: 18

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

These 4-Ingredient Vegan Strawberry Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. Made with just a box of cake mix, flax eggs, vegetable oil, and powdered sugar, they’re the easiest cookies you’ll ever bake, no mixer required! Whether you’re hosting a baby shower, celebrating Valentine’s Day, or just want a quick dessert, this budget-friendly recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is totally plant-based. Customize with white chocolate chips or try other cake mix flavors for a fun twist!

Ingredients

1 box strawberry cake mix
2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Mix flaxseed and water in a small bowl, set aside for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix dry cake mix and flax eggs. Add oil and mix until a soft dough forms.
Scoop dough into balls (2 tbsp each), roll in powdered sugar.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets and bake for 15–17 minutes.
Let cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

Cookies can be made with eggs, follow directions on the box for the amount needed. Additional oil may be needed according to box directions. Some strawberry cake mixes
call for 1⁄3-1⁄2 C of oil. Follow directions on the box for these cookies too.