Description
These Soft and Sweet Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are quick and easy to prepare, featuring a delightful strawberry flavor and a tender, chewy texture. Perfectly coated with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness, these cookies are a family-friendly treat that comes together in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces strawberry cake mix (boxed)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup coconut oil (melted, or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry cake mix and baking powder until they are evenly combined, ensuring consistent rising and texture throughout the cookies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to beat the eggs and melted coconut oil until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and mix until the dough comes together with no streaks of dry mix visible.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, take about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball, preparing for coating.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Roll each dough ball in the powdered sugar, ensuring it is thoroughly coated to create a sweet crust once baked.
- Shape Cookies: Press each coated dough ball lightly in the palm of your hand to flatten it into a disk shape, then place onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops crack and the edges are just set. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, ensure the cake mix is vegan-friendly and use coconut oil or another plant-based oil.
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set while cooling, ensuring a softer texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients if desired.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
