How to Make Cinnamon Crinkles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crinkles are a classic dessert that have been enjoyed for generations. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, and one of the most popular types of crinkles is the cinnamon crinkle. These cookies are a delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion, and they are incredibly easy to make.

When you first bite into a cinnamon crinkle, you are greeted with a burst of warm, comforting cinnamon flavor. The sugar coating on the outside gives the cookies their signature crinkled appeara...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ¾ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package French vanilla cake mix
  • 48 whole almonds or pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Set aside. Combine egg whites and water in another small bowl; beat lightly with fork. Set aside.
  • Combine butter, egg yolks and vanilla extract in large bowl. Blend in cake mix gradually. Beat at low speed with electric mixer until blended. Roll 1 rounded teaspoon of dough into ball. Dip half the ball into egg white mixture then into cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place ball sugar side up on ungreased baking sheet. Press nut on top. Repeat with remaining dough, placing balls 2-inches apart.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 9 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Store in airtight container.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 35mg