Cake Mix Strawberry Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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1 package (16 ounces) of strawberry-flavored cake mix
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1 stick (8 tablespoons) of butter, melted
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1 large egg, brought to room temperature
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1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
→ Mix-ins
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¾ cup of M&Ms (any color you'd like)
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¾ cup of white chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Get a big mixing bowl and stir together the melted butter, room-temp egg, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese. Keep mixing until everything’s smooth.
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Slowly add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients, doing it a half-box at a time. Mix well in between so it blends nicely. It’ll be thick and sticky, just an FYI.
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Using a spatula or spoon, mix in the white chocolate chips and M&Ms. Make sure they’re spread out evenly in the dough.
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Pop some plastic wrap over the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least an hour. This’ll make it much easier to handle and gives the cookies the right texture.
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When you’re ready to bake, heat up your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop the chilled dough into balls about an inch wide. Use a cookie scoop or measuring tablespoon if you wanna keep them the same size.
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Line up the dough balls on the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each so they don’t stick together when they spread out.
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Put the sheet in the oven and bake for around 9 to 10 minutes. The tops shouldn’t look golden, but the bottoms might get slightly brown. The centers will still look a bit soft.
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Let the cookies chill on the baking sheet for a few minutes (they’ll firm up as they cool), then move them over to a wire rack to cool all the way.
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You can dig in once they’ve cooled or store them in a sealed container if you’re saving them for later.
# Notes:
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The cream cheese is the game-changer that makes these cookies super soft and extra moist.
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For Valentine's vibes, try using red and pink M&Ms or sprinkle some heart-shaped decorations.
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These cookies stay fresh for 4 to 5 days if tucked away in a sealed container at room temperature.
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Want to freeze them? Let them cool down fully, then layer them in an airtight freezer container with parchment paper in between. They’ll last for up to 3 months frozen.