Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 -13 cookies; or double the recipe and use the full box of cake mix
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup + 1/8 cup strawberry cake mix (this is about 9 ounces; ¼ cup unsalted butter; ¼ cup cream cheese; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
12 -13 cookies; or double the recipe and use the full box of cake mix
Calories
282 kcal
Course
Baked Goods

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Jade Rice

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🍓🍰😍 Soft, light, fluffy cookies with a rich, strawberry flavor that are a cinch to make! Almost too pretty to eat, these cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Easter, bridal and baby showers, or any time you have a craving for strawberries!

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Ingredients

Servings

Cookies

¼ cup unsalted butter half of one stick, softened
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup + 1/8 cup strawberry cake mix (this is about 9 ounces or half of an 18.25 ounce box of Pillsbury Strawberry Cake Mix

Frosting

¼ cup unsalted butter half of one stick, softened
¼ cup cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 4 cups confectioners’ sugar

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Instructions

Cookies – Preheat oven to 350F. In a mixing bowl combine the softened butter, egg, vanilla and stir by hand or with a mixer until combined. Add the cake mix and stir until smooth. If the dough seems too wet to be cookie dough, add a bit more cake mix, one tablespoon at a time, until it’s less wet. Conversely, if the dough seems dry and it’s not combining, add a tablespoon or two of water.
If time permits, I recommend chilling the dough by placing the mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes. Chilled dough spreads less during the baking process.
Form 1 inch balls on a Silpat-lined, parchment paper-lined, or cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Allow for adequate spacing because they do spread; which is why I recommend chilling the dough and do not exceed 1 rounded tablespoon-sized or 1 inch sized balls (I only placed 9 cookies on one cookie sheet and do not recommend trying to fit the batch on one cookie sheet). Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are barely browned. They make look a bit loose and jiggly after only 8 to 10 minutes but they will continue to cook on the sheets after you remove the from the oven and will firm up as they cool. Do not overbake. Allow the cookies to cool well (on the cookie sheets is fine) before attempting to move them.
While the cookies are baking, make the frosting.
Frosting – In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer or whisk by hand. Add the vanilla extract and add two cups of powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If you like thick(er) frosting, add more powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. I used nearly 4 cups of powdered sugar in mine because I like very thick frosting (shown in the photos).
After the cookies have cooled, frost them (I applied a thick layer). Finish with sprinkles, sanding sugar, or other garnishes such as coconut flakes or chocolate shavings, as desired. Optionally, make sandwich cookies.
Because these cookies are frosted with cream cheese frosting, you may want store them in the refrigerator if they’re going to be out more than a day or so; use common sense.

Notes

Storage: Transfer leftover cookies to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Or, freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 409IU (8%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12-13 cookies; or double the recipe and use the full box of cake mix

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	282kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	13g	20%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	100mg	33%
Sodium	188mg	8%
Potassium	38mg	1%
Sugar	30g	60%
Vitamin A	409IU	8%
Calcium	58mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%