Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies (Printer-Friendly)
Soft, colorful strawberry cookies with cream cheese and cake mix. Fast to make, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25–16.25 oz)
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1/2 cup unsalted or salted butter, melted
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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4 oz full-fat or light cream cheese, at room temperature
→ Mix-Ins and Decoration
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1/2 cup white chocolate chips
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1/2 cup M&Ms, pink/red or assorted
# Steps to Follow:
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and cream cheese until smooth.
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Gradually add the strawberry cake mix to the wet mixture and blend until a uniform dough forms.
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Gently fold in white chocolate chips and M&Ms with a spatula until evenly distributed.
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Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour to ensure cookies maintain their shape when baked.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and arrange on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
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Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set yet centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to cool briefly on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Helpful Hints:
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Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold a thick and chewy texture.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days, or freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.
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For enhanced color, blend a drop or two of red food coloring into the dough if desired.