Cinnamon Crinkles

Spicy cinnamon harmonizes with the mellow flavor of Duncan Hines French Vanilla Cake Mix. Choose your favorite nut - almonds or pecans - and you've got a big hit with these little Cinnamon Crinkles.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.