Description

These festive Valentine Crinkle Cookies are love at first bite! Soft vanilla cookies with vibrant pink coloring get rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy effect, then finished with heart-shaped sprinkles. Perfect for classroom treats, Galentine’s Day parties, or romantic dessert boxes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
Pink gel food coloring
2 cups powdered sugar (for rolling)
1/4 cup heart-shaped sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In large bowl, combine cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth dough forms.
Add pink gel food coloring 1-2 drops at a time until desired vibrant color is achieved.
Place powdered sugar in shallow bowl. Scoop 1-inch dough balls and roll generously in powdered sugar.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 9-10 minutes until just set around edges.
Immediately press heart sprinkles into cookies while warm. Cool completely on wire racks.

Notes

Tips: Gel coloring creates vibrant hues without thinning dough. For holiday variations, use red/green for Christmas or orange for Halloween.

Substitutions: Can use lemon or chocolate cake mix. Liquid food coloring works but may require extra powdered sugar.

Storage: Keep in airtight container up to 5 days. Freeze unbaked dough balls for 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 115mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Valentine cookies, cake mix cookies, crinkle cookies, pink cookies