These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect treat to share with friends and family. They are soft, chewy and filled with sweet strawberry flavor.
I love cake mix cookies because they are so easy to make and require minimal ingredients. If you love cake mix cookies you may also love these Strawberry Lemonade Crinkle Cookies.
Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix was invented in the 1930’s and has been used for everything from easy dump cakes to delicious cookies. I love making cake mix cookies around Valentine’s Day because they are such an easy way to spread some holiday cheer.
Why I Love This Recipe
This heavenly Strawberry Cake Mix Cookie recipe is the perfect way to show your family and friends how much you care. It only requires minimal ingredients and is easy to whip up in no time.
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love easy cake mix recipes, you may also enjoy these Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies From Cake Mix.
Ingredients
This Strawberry Cookies recipe requires only a few simple ingredients which are easy to find at your local grocery store, and may already have them on hand which can save you a trip to the store.
Cake mix – You will need a box of strawberry cake mix. You can use any brand.
Oil – You will need some vegetable oil to make this easy recipe.
Candy hearts – I used the Wilton brand candy hearts.
Substitutions
Cake Mix: You can use any kind of cake mix for this recipe.
Oil: You can substitute the vegetable oil with melted butter or coconut oil if you wish.
Sprinkles – I like to use the jimmie style sprinkles but you can use any type of festive sprinkles that you have on hand.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
If you’d like to add some extra flavor or texture to your Cake Mix Cookies, here are some great options.
Chocolate Chips: You can add a cup of semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, or even white chocolate chips if you like.
Nuts: Add in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans for an extra crunchy bite.
Candy: Instead of the Wilton hearts, you could use heart shaped chocolates like Reese’s, Hershey’s or Dove.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple of kitchen tools to help you make this easy recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this sweet treat.
- cookie sheets – I like to use nonstick cookie sheets for this recipe.
- large mixing bowl – You will need a bowl large enough for your batter.
How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
This delicious strawberry cookies recipe is a great way to show your love and appreciation for family and friends. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious cookie recipe that is particularly great for busy days!
Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare the pan
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mix together the ingredients
Combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs and flour.
Step 3: Fold in sprinkles
Add in the Valentine sprinkles.
Step 4: Shape the dough into balls
Use a small cookie scoop to roll the cookie dough into 2″ balls and place on the baking sheet 2-3″ a part.
Step 5: Bake the cookies
Bake 8- 10 minutes.
Step 6: Cool the cookies then top with the heart
Remove from the oven, let cool a few minutes and gently press one candy heart on top of the top of each cookie.
Serving Suggestions
I love to make an extra special treat for Valentine’s day like this Classic Lasagna with Ground Beef and these Air Fryer Breadsticks.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to help you make this chewy cookies.
- For an extra festive touch, top your Strawberry Cookies with a drizzle of white chocolate.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray your baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray instead.
- Be careful to not overmix your cookie dough or your cookies may end up too cakey.
- For an extra pop of flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the cookie dough.
- I like to cool my cookies on a cooling rack, just make sure that you wait a few minutes to remove from the pan so that they don’t rip.
- If you are using a stand mixer to make your batter, make sure that you mix on medium speed. And be very careful to not overmix your dough or you will have a tough batch of cookies.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this strawberry crinkle cookies recipe? Here are the answers the most commonly asked questions for this strawberry cookies recipe.
Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze them after baking. Simply place the cooled cookie in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature.
Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough. Place the shaped cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer until solid. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or resealable bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
More Valentine’s Day Recipes
If you like Valentine’s day recipes, give these recipes a try:
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📋 Recipe
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Equipment
- baking sheets
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix any brand
- 1/3 Cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 Cup Valentine sprinkles
- 12 Wilton candy hearts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
- Combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs and flour.
- Add in the Valentine sprinkes.
- Use a small cookie scoop to roll the cookie dough into 2″ balls and place on the baking sheet 2-3″ a part.
- Bake 8-minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let cool a few minutes and gently press one candy heart on top of the top of each cookie.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, top your Strawberry Cookies with a drizzle of white chocolate.
- If you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray your baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray instead.
- Be careful to not overmix your cookie dough or your cookies may end up too cakey.
- For an extra pop of flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the cookie dough.
Bright, colorful and easy… thanks for bringing to the Fiesta!
Perfect for Valentines! And perfect for the kids and us adults that are kids at heart! Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
love this idea! Thanks for sharing at To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and more Link Party. I pinned this! Hope to have you join us again next week.
Great recipe. Pining it and forwarding.
These are so cute and pretty! Visiting from the Lazy Gastronome link party…
Super cute pink cookies! I’ve never thought about it, but yes Valentine’s requires no extra planning! Holidays are great but it’s fun to have a break. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Easy and pretty in pink! I am pinning it! Have a great weekend, Kippi #kippiathome