Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are the perfect treat for Valentine's Day. Your family will love these soft cookies decorated with candy hearts.
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Servings: 12 Cookies
Calories: 237kcal
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment paper or Silicone baking mat
- Medium or large mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix any brand
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
- 12 Wilton candy hearts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.
- Put the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, flour and sprinkles in the mixing bowl.1 box strawberry cake mix, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
- Mix the ingredients until they’re well combined.
- Use a small cookie scoop to shape the cookie dough into 2" balls and place on the baking sheet 2-3" a part.
- Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the center doesn’t look wet or raw, but is still soft. You can test this by gently pressing the top; it should spring back slightly without sinking.
- Remove from the oven, let cool about 2-3 minutes and gently press one candy heart on the top of each cookie. After placing the hearts, let the cookies cool completely on the cookie sheet for 5-10 more minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- After the cookies completely cool, about 15-20 minutes, they’re ready for you to serve and enjoy with your friends and family.
Notes
Pro Tips
- If your dough feels sticky, chill it for 20–30 minutes before scooping.
- It’s recommended to use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat because greasing the pan can make the cookies spread too much.
- Be careful to not overmix your cookie dough or your cookies may end up dense instead of soft and chewy.
- The cookies will look slightly soft in the center but firm up as they cool — overbaking makes them dry.
- Cooling on the sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transferring to a wire rack for 15–20 minutes prevents breakage and helps them set properly.
Recipe FAQs
How do I store these cookies? Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. Can I freeze these cookies? Yes, simply place the cooled cookies in a single layer in a freezer-safe container, separating layers with parchment or wax paper — they’re good for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving. Can I freeze the cookie dough? Yes, place the shaped cookie dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer until firm (about 1-2 hours). Then, transfer them to an airtight container or resealable bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. No need to thaw when you’re ready to make the cookies — just bake straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 extra minutes to the baking time.Nutrition
Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg