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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry flavor, made quickly and easily using a cake mix and simple ingredients. Perfect for an easy dessert or snack, these cookies are customizable and great for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Cake Mix, Chewy, Cookies, Dairy-Free Option, Easy, Gluten-Free Option, Quick, Soft, Strawberry, Vegan Option
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix ensure it does not contain any non-permissible ingredients
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed (for extra strawberry flavor and slight texture)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or -friendly chocolate chips optional
  • powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. This ensures your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth. This creates the wet base that will help bring the cake mix together into cookie dough.

Step 3: Add Cake Mix and Strawberries

  • Gradually add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients, stirring to combine. Once the mixture forms a thick dough, fold in the crushed freeze-dried strawberries. If you’re using chocolate chips, gently fold those in now as well.

Step 4: Portion the Dough

  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers will still be soft. Avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.

Step 6: Cool and Enjoy

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving for a pretty finishing touch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire Rack

Notes

Use freeze-dried strawberries instead of fresh to avoid excess moisture that can affect cookie texture. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help prevent excessive spreading. Variations include adding white chocolate chips, nuts, or making vegan and gluten-free versions. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, refrigerate for a week, or freeze for longer storage.