Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 16 oz strawberry cake mix
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- ¾ cup M&Ms use pink, red, or themed colors for a festive touch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients. Stir together until just combined. The dough will be thick and a bit sticky.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and M&Ms, saving a few to press on top for presentation.
- Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone (they'll continue to cook on the tray).
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Don’t worry if they seem soft—they firm up beautifully as they cool!
Notes
- Don’t overbake! These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy. Take them out when the centers still look slightly underdone.
- Substitute ideas: You can use milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white, or swap M&Ms for sprinkles.
- Add a twist: Try mixing in chopped freeze-dried strawberries for extra fruit flavor.
- Make it gluten-free: Use a gluten-free strawberry cake mix—just be sure to check all other ingredient labels too.