Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies – a lovely fusion of sweet and tangy pink lemonade in a soft, chewy cookie coated in powdered sugar and crinkled to perfection.
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I have at least one million recipes {she says in her Dr. Evil voice with her pinky to her mouth} that I want to bake, but I must have a thing for crinkle cookies because not too long ago I made Mint Crinkle Cookies. It must have something to do with cookies doused in powdered sugar that I have a sweet spot for.
Today, I am sharing Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies. This pink gem of a cookie is soft, chewy, and engulfed in powdered sugar; it's pure perfection. You’ll love these cookies not only because they’ve been compared to Fruit Loops, Trix, and pink Starburst, but because they are oh-so-easy.
These Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies use six ingredients: Pillsbury Pink Lemonade Cookie Mix, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, a wee-bit of sugar, and powdered sugar, which is kind of the best part, other than the fruity pink lemonade part that will also rock your socks.
Yes, these Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies use a cookie mix. This is largely where the easy comes in, but don’t let this dissuade you; they are GOOD! If you can't find Pink Lemonade Cookie Mix, you can also use Pink Lemonade Cake Mix.
The super-not-so-secret secret to a magnificent crinkle cookie is in the powdered sugar and crinkles. You don’t want your crinkle cookie to absorb the powdered sugar. To avoid this crinkle cookie misadventure, you'll need to roll your balls of cookie dough in granulated sugar before you roll them in the powdered sugar; the granulated sugar will act as a little barrier. This little baking tip is a crinkle cookie godsend, so stuff that in your back pocket for later. 😉
Now let’s talk pink lemonade. I like pink lemonade. I especially like pink lemonade as a cookie, but since when does pink signify a flavor?! Pink lemonade isn’t just lemonade that is pink; it’s sweeter and slightly less sour. So, pink is a flavor. Yeah, I know, I get it. It’s like driving on a parkway and parking in a driveway; it just doesn’t seem right to me. Neither do all the commas and semicolons in this paragraph, but this is how my crazy mind rolls.
Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies…LOVE them! They are refreshingly summer. They’ll make you want to sit outside on a warm summer day while a soft breeze blows through your hair. You’ll kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and reach for a nice refreshing plate of Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies. You’ll even lick your lips because you’ll have powdered sugar on them. 🙂
What do these delish Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies remind you of? Fruit Loops, Trix, pink Starburst?
Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 pink lemonade cookie mix or pink lemonade cake mix
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix together pink lemonade cookie mix or pink lemonade cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Place granulated sugar and powdered sugar in separate shallow dishes. Scoop dough into tablespoon balls using a #50 disher and drop into granulated sugar and roll to coat. Transfer dough balls to powdered sugar and roll to coat. Evenly space dough balls on a silicone mat/parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes, until puffed and cracked and edges have begun to set but centers are still soft (cookies will look raw between cracks and seem underdone).
- Cool cookies on a baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Eat & Enjoy!
Aubrey says
I just made these and they are super yummy! However, they went super flat... Should the oven temp be higher? What kind of butter do you use?
Sarah says
Hi Aubrey! I am so glad you enjoyed these cookies. It "could" be over mixing, your oven temperature isn't accurate, or the cookie sheets are too warm between batches. Honestly, all the reasons cookies go flat shouldn't happen with these cookies since they are made with a cookie mix. I've have cookies go flat A LOT but never with this recipe, so I am perplexed as to what could have happened. I always use unsalted butter, but I use different brands. Maybe if I am able to recreate the problem, I might have a better answer. I am sorry that doesn't really help you. :/
Paola says
Before I make them am I able to use pink lemonade cake mix I just want to make sure before I buy the cake mix
Sarah says
Hi Paola! Yes, pink lemonade cake mix would also work. Thanks & Happy Baking!!
The Bearfoot Baker says
I am in love! These look so good and I can't wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah says
Aww! Thanks Lisa! 🙂
Amber says
I had no idea they made a Pink Lemonade cookie mix! YUM!! These look delicious! Crinkle cookies are always so pretty! Thanks for linking up with us at the Best of the Blogosphere!
Sarah says
Thanks Amber! I also think Crinkle Cookies look pretty, especially when they are pink! 😉
mila says
i couldn't find Pillsbury pink lemonade cookie mix anywhere ( i live outside metro manila,Philippines)..would you suggest a cookie recipe i can use instead? i would really love to try making these. they look yummy.
thanks.
Sarah says
Hi Mila. You could also make it with Pink Lemonade Cake Mix. I haven't tested making Pink Lemonade Crinkle Cookies without using the mixes yet, so I don't really have an alternative for you. You could just make Lemon Crinkle Cookies and use a lemon cake mix. I know its not quite the same. Sorry, I don't have a better suggestion for you at this time. I would really need to bake and test alternatives first. Thanks!
Beverly says
I love the idea of beginning with a boxed mix! These look delicious. Thanks for sharing on Snickerdoodle Sunday!
Sarah says
Thanks Beverly! Me too! No problem, I'll definitely be back again!
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
Hi there! Visiting from BlogHer. I've never noticed pink lemonade cookie mix, but I'm on a hunt now! There are just beautiful! Pinned 🙂
Sarah says
Hi Anne! Thanks for stopping by and the kind words! I purchased mine at Pick 'N Save, but I have seen it at Walmart.
Natalie says
These look absolutely delicious! Had to pin it to my board!
Sarah says
Thanks Natalie!That's what I like to hear. 😉
Didi says
I love lemon, citrusy things! This looks like a good idea 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks Didi! I think so! 😉
Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus says
This is too funny - I ended up here after clicking through from the Facebook group and realized I had JUST been on your site earlier today from the Foodie Pro showcase page!
Sarah says
Ha! Well, it's nice to know I am out there. Thanks for stopping by...twice today! I hope you'll stop by again! 🙂
Erin @ Thanks for Cookin! says
So that's how perfect crinkle cookies become perfectly crinkled! Definitely will use that tip. Thanks!
Sarah says
The baking tip is definitely helpful in preventing your crinkle cookies for absorbing the powdered sugar! Thanks!
Lauren | Love Lola says
Yum! These looks so good - gotta try them!
Sarah says
Thanks Lauren! You should definitely try them. They are delicious! 🙂
Marina says
my oldest loves pink lemonade so I may have to try these for her. =) they look yummy
Sarah says
Thanks Marina! If your daughter loves pink lemonade she will definitely love these!