1-First, grab a large bowl and combine the one box (15.25 oz) of Devil’s Food cake mix with 1/3 cup of canola or vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix everything by hand until it forms a dough no electric mixer needed, which keeps things simple and mess-free. This step is all about getting that smooth base without overworking it.

2-Once mixed, pop the dough in the fridge for 20 minutes; this makes it easier to handle and helps with that perfect crinkle.

3-After chilling, roll the dough into one-inch balls and coat each one fully in about 1/4 cup of powdered sugar for that eye-catching crinkle. Place the balls about two inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet to give them room to spread. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 9 to 11 minutes until they’re set but still soft in the center.

4-Once baked, let the cookies cool on the pan for one minute before moving them to a rack. This cooling step helps them firm up without getting too crunchy.