Strawberry Cookies Cream Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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16-ounce box of strawberry-flavored cake mix
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1 stick (8 tbsp) melted butter
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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1 tsp of vanilla flavoring
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4 oz of softened cream cheese
→ Add-ins
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3/4 cup of colorful M&Ms (use any color you want!)
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3/4 cup of white choc chips
# Instructions:
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Mix the melted butter, softened cream cheese, vanilla, and the egg in a large bowl. Keep mixing until it’s all smooth.
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Slowly add parts of the cake mix to the wet stuff, a little at a time. Stir until it all comes together. The dough will feel thick and a bit sticky.
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Stir in the M&Ms and white chocolate chips gently using a spatula. Make sure they’re well spread in the dough.
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Cover your bowl tightly with cling wrap and pop it into the fridge for an hour. Cooler dough is easier to handle and bakes better.
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) after the dough has chilled. Line a baking tray with parchment paper to get it ready.
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Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon will help make them the same size.
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Put the dough balls on your baking sheet, leaving enough room (about 2 inches) between each one so they don’t run into each other.
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Place in the heated oven and bake for 9–10 minutes. They shouldn’t turn golden on top and may look a little undone in the center, but that’s okay.
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Let your cookies sit on the tray for a few minutes to firm up. Then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
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Once they’re cool, go ahead and dig in! Or, keep them fresh by sealing them in an airtight container.
# Notes:
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Cream cheese helps these cookies stay very soft and super moist.
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For holidays like Valentine's, red and pink M&Ms or shaped sprinkles are extra festive.
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Store the cookies airtight at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for around 4 to 5 days.
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Freezing tip: Wait for them to cool fully, then layer with parchment paper in a freezer-safe container. You can freeze them for up to 90 days.