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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are festive, tender treats bursting with strawberry flavor and enhanced by white chocolate, offering a shortcut to holiday baking.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
Add-ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup M&M's (optional) For additional color and sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually stir in the strawberry cake mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Fold in white chocolate chips and M&M's (if using).
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Scoop rounded dough balls onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  3. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  4. Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative touch, if desired.

Notes

Refrigerating the dough is key to preventing spreading. Serve slightly warm for optimal texture. For variations, consider using different chocolate, nuts or incorporating freeze-dried strawberries.