Description
These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and easy treat combining the vibrant flavor of strawberry cake mix with a soft, chewy texture. Rolled in powdered sugar, these cookies have a delightful sweet crust and crackled tops, perfect for a simple homemade dessert or a festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Coating
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Mix the dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract if using. Stir thoroughly until a soft, cohesive dough forms without any dry patches.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a smooth ball with your hands. Then roll each ball in the powdered sugar to fully coat it, creating a sweet, crackly exterior after baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops show characteristic cracks.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes after baking to set up, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can omit the vanilla extract if you prefer or do not have it on hand.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, consider dusting with freeze-dried strawberry powder along with the powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
