Easy Soft Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Soft, flavorful cookies made with strawberry cake mix for a quick and nostalgic homemade treat. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for rolling
- Optional: freeze-dried strawberry pieces or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Melt the butter in the microwave in 20-second bursts until just melted (about 30-40 seconds total). Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix and melted butter. Mix on low speed until crumbly and moist, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until dough is sticky but manageable.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- If using, fold in freeze-dried strawberry pieces or white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons and roll into balls. Roll each ball in powdered sugar until coated.
- Place coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies soft; they look underdone when removed but will firm up as they cool. Use room temperature eggs for best mixing. Dough can be chilled for 15 minutes if too sticky. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Dough can be frozen in balls and baked from frozen with extra baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 1
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