These Strawberry Ganache Crinkle Cookies combine rich chocolate ganache and fruity sweetness in every bite. Each cookie cracks beautifully, revealing a soft, chewy inside and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet craving, they’re as gorgeous as they are delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Gooey chocolate ganache centers that melt in your mouth.
• Bright strawberry flavor with a pretty pink color.
• Soft, fudgy texture with crisp sugar-dusted tops.
• Easy make-ahead dough for stress-free baking.
• Freezer-friendly for quick treats anytime.

Preparation and Cooking Time

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 box strawberry cake mix
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar (for rolling)

Optional Swaps:
Use white chocolate chips for a lighter ganache or add freeze-dried strawberries for a tangy twist.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Ganache: Heat cream until steaming; pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Chill until thickened.
2. Mix Cookie Dough: Combine cake mix, oil, eggs, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
3. Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up (this prevents overspreading).
4. Shape Cookies: Scoop dough, flatten slightly, and fill with a teaspoon of ganache. Seal and roll into balls.
5. Coat and Bake: Roll in powdered sugar. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until crackled.
6. Cool: Let rest 5 minutes before moving to a rack.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a glass of cold milk or alongside vanilla ice cream. For holidays, drizzle with melted white chocolate or pink sprinkles.

Quick Tips or Variations

• Chill dough for bold, defined cracks.
• Use heart-shaped cutters for Valentine’s treats.
• Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake fresh anytime.

FAQs

What are common crinkle cookie mistakes?
Overmixing or skipping the chill step leads to flat cookies without cracks. Always chill the dough.

Why do crinkle cookies need to be refrigerated?
Chilling firms the dough so the outer sugar coating cracks while the inside stays soft.

What is the secret to crinkle cookies?
Cold dough and a generous sugar coating give the cookies their signature crinkle look.

How long do strawberry cookies last?
Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.

Conclusion

These Strawberry Ganache Crinkle Cookies are soft, sweet, and absolutely irresistible. Bake a batch for your loved ones they’ll vanish fast!

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