Description
These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity flavor. Made with a convenient strawberry cake mix and enhanced with a touch of vanilla and optional white chocolate chips, they’re quick to prepare and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any springtime gathering. Dust with powdered sugar or sandwich with cream cheese frosting for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate (optional)
Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a thick dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add White Chocolate: If using, gently fold the white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate into the dough to distribute evenly without breaking them up.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and decoration.
Notes
- For a festive twist, sandwich two cookies with cream cheese frosting for a creamy center.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add a lovely richness that pairs well with the strawberry flavor.
- Be careful not to overbake; cookies should be soft in the center for the best texture.
- If you prefer a more intense strawberry flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
