1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the entire box of red velvet cake mix, 2 large eggs, and ⅓ cup vegetable oil. Mix with a sturdy spoon or an electric mixer on low speed until a thick, uniform dough forms. The batter will be very thick, almost like playdough – this is normal and desired!

3. Place about ½ cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl. Use a 1.5-inch cookie scoop (or about 1.5 tablespoons) to scoop up portions of the dough. Roll each scoop thoroughly in the powdered sugar, ensuring it’s completely coated.

4. Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

5. Using the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup, slightly flatten each cookie dough ball. This helps encourage the crinkle effect as they bake.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are just set and the tops look slightly puffed with visible crinkles, but the centers still appear soft. Do not overbake for the chewiest texture!

7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your beautiful, crinkle-top Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies!