Super moist and delicious Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies! This recipe uses a SECRET INGREDIENT for the moistest cookies EVER! So pretty and pink! Perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers and more!
Love strawberry desserts? Try these strawberry favorites: Strawberry Shortcake, Mini Strawberry Pies and Strawberry Sorbet!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner {eek!} I’ve been trying to come up with some fun Valentine’s Day cookies. We make and decorate sugar cookies every year but I wanted to try something new. I love baking with M&Ms – especially for Valentine’s – but I wanted a “prettier” cookie than my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. I was looking through all the yummy treats I’ve shared and was trying to figure out how I could adapt one of my favorite recipes.
Cake Mix Cookies
I absolutely adore quick and easy recipes and cake mix cookies are a go-to favorite of ours. This particular version uses cream cheese for an incredibly moist cookie that stays that way for days. It’s amazing!
Just a few minutes are all you need to whip this recipe together. The dough chills for about an hour (or not at all if you don’t have the time) and then just 9 minutes in the oven. So easy! I tried to lighten up the recipe a little bit by subbing in light cream cheese…and then counteracted that by adding in loads of white chocolate and of course, M&Ms. OMG! They are soooo good!
More Strawberry Desserts You’ll Love
- Strawberry No Bake Cheesecake
- Strawberry Shortcake Roulade
- Mini Strawberry Pies
- Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
- Strawberry Pineapple Cake
What You’ll Need
These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies come together with just 7 ingredients. As always, you can find the full printable recipe with complete instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post. Let’s take a look at what you’ll need:
- strawberry cake mix – use your favorite brand
- butter – I used salted butter. Melt it completely for easy incorporation.
- egg -you’ll want the egg to be room temperature.
- vanilla extract – use good quality vanilla extract for the best results.
- cream cheese – needs to be room temperature. You can use full fat cream cheese or reduced fat.
- white chocolate chips – or any other flavor you prefer.
- M&Ms – I used a Valentine’s Day mix but any will work.
Any flavor cake mix will work in this easy cake mix cookie recipe.
How To Make Strawberry Cookies with Cake Mix
- Combine melted butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
- Add cake mix, half of the box at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in chips and candies by hand.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour and then roll dough into 1 inch balls.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop cough dough into 1 inch dough balls and place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 9 to 10 minutes.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for several minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage Information
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
To Freeze:Â These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake and cool cookies. Transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container and line each layer with parchment before stacking. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
I do hope you give this one a try! You won’t regret it!
More Cookies To Try
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Whipped Shortbread Cookies
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)
- Coconut Macaroons
- Peanut Butter Blossoms
- Almond Joy Cookies – Just 4 Ingredients!
- Coconut Macaroon Blossoms
How To Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberry cake mix
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Combine butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese in a bowl. Mix together thoroughly.
- Add cake mix, half of the box at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in chips and candies by hand.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour and then roll dough into 1 inch balls.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop cough dough into 1 inch dough balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes. Cookies should not brown on the top but the bottoms may be lightly browned.
- Let cookies cool on a baking sheet for several minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Originally published January 26, 2013.
Bryce was eager to stake a claim on the cookies with the most M&Ms…
DeDe@DesignedDecor says
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DeDe@DesignedDecor
Emily says
These look yummy. I’ve pinned them for a late night craving! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Tonia@thegunnysack says
Delicious!! These are perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Love the pink 🙂
Laurel Stephens says
I love these! They have the perfect Valentine look, and I know my family’s going to love them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome! Thanks Laurel!
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile says
The cutiest and prettiest cookies. There so cheery. I would love for you to come share on my link party at memoriesbythemile.com
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com says
Those look so yummy! Love your little helper, too! 🙂 My kiddos always love choosing their own cookie, too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ginger! They love to help because they get to enjoy the treats later 🙂
Isabelle says
These look amazing!
Sorry if my questions are ‘dumb’ but I’m just starting out in the baking world lol…
1. What is tbls?
2. Can you use margarine instead of butter?
Isabelle says
Tablespoon? But one stick of butter is more than 8 tablespoons?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes Tablespoon 🙂 One stick of butter is equal to 8 Tablespoons.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Tablespoon and yes, you could use margarine but it would affect the taste slightly.
Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says
Your cookies look and sound wonderful! I’d love to try them – pinning!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Laurie!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Those are super gorgeous Trish! I need to get on the Valentine’s Day. I don’t know where time went!
Jennifer H says
I was looking for a cookie I could make for my daughters Head Start class for Valentine’s Day! These are PERFECT! I just LOVE how they’re PINK! Instead of M&M’s…I chopped up dried cranberries (alittle more kid friendly) and they turned out delishious!!
Natasha says
Trish these are just perfect for valentines day!! will have to make some of these with the kids
Natasha @ http://www.serenityyou.com
Anne @ Domesblissity says
Trish, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “you’re killing me”! LOL Your recipes are fantastic. I might just have to try these (I think we might make strawberry cake mix over here but I’ll adapt a vanilla one somehow.)
Anne xx
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Yum!!! What a fun pink version of my mint cookies!! I love it!!!
Shiloh Barkley says
Yummy! These sound so good.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Trish I love these! So pretty and perfect for Valentines Day!