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    Home » Desserts » Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

    Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

    Published: Jan 2, 2023 by Anne Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This easy strawberry cake mix cookies recipe bakes up a batch of 24 delicious cookies in just 15 minutes! With only 4 ingredients, you'll want to make these cookies time and time again.

    We add assorted pink, white, and red M&Ms (or use the store brand which is fine) for that delicious strawberry-chocolate flavor combo! The candy-coated chocolate pieces really make the cookies look extra special, too.

    baked cookies layered around each other on cooling rack

    Four Reasons to Love These Cookies

    One bowl - This is such a super easy cookie recipe! All you need is a mixing bowl, a box of strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and some candy-coated chocolate pieces.

    Melty chocolate pieces - These soft and fluffy cookies are not only packed with strawberry flavor, they have M&M candies mixed in giving them a dreamy chocolate flavor when fresh out of the oven. That strawberry-chocolate flavor combination is just the best; just like my Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe.

    Foolproof - Using cake mix to make cookies is genius! There's no measuring of flour or sugar. No need for baking powder or baking soda! This recipe is pretty much foolproof 🙂

    Customizable - Swap out the cake mix flavor to match your personal favorite or for a particular occasion such as Valentine's Day, Easter, birthday, or anything else.

    What Goes into Them

    As you can see, these strawberry cake mix cookies only have 4 ingredients!

    all ingredients in bowls on countertop

    Strawberry cake mix - Use your favorite brand (Pillsbury, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker)

    Candy-coated chocolate pieces - such as M&M candies - or use milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or sprinkles

    Eggs and oil - basic ingredients for cookies

    How to Make Them

    These strawberry cake mix cookies require very little measuring!

    photo collage of recipe steps

    (1) In a large bowl, blend the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Use a whisk or an electric mixer.

    (2) Fold in half of the M&Ms.

    (3) Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, form tablespoon-size cookie dough balls and place them onto a prepared cookie sheet. Top each cookie dough ball with additional M&Ms. See my notes below about other topping ideas 🙂

    (4) Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool a little. Transfer to cooling rack.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What flavor cake mixes are good for cookies

    With so many cake mix flavors available, pick your favorite or experiment with a few such as chocolate, vanilla, or lemon.

    Why are my cookies flat?

    There could be a couple of reasons this happens. Try not to overmix the cookie dough. Just blend it enough to incorporate all the ingredients together. If the cookies still come out flat, try refrigerating the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking.

    What kind of oil is best for cookies?

    Using a neutral-flavored oil is best for baking. Canola oil or vegetable oil seems to be the best choice. You can use olive oil as another option. You could use melted butter as a substitute for the oil, but the cookies may have a slightly different texture and may not be as moist.

    How long do homemade cookies stay fresh?

    Store baked and cooled cookies in an airtight container on your countertop for 3-4 days. You can also store baked cookies in the freezer for up to 6 months.

    5 Tips for Cookie Baking

    My top tips for the best strawberry cake mix cookies!

    • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silpat baking sheet.
    • Use an ice cream scoop to help with the uniformity of the uncooked cookie dough.
    • Make sure to space the cookie dough apart at least 2 inches since they will spread out while baking.
    • If the cookies are browning too quickly, raise the oven rack up a notch.
    • Use a cooling rack to cool the cookies; this helps to stop the cooking process.

    More Cookie Recipes to Try

    • Three baked cookies on parchment paper with cookie crumbs scattered around them.
      Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
    • stacked baked cookies on blue napkin with pecan halves next to them
      Blueberry Muffin Mix Cookies
    • baked cookies stacked on top of each other on brown parchment paper.
      Pecan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    • baked cookies stacked on a white plate with chocolate chips scattered around and fresh bananas in the background
      Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Recipe

    Four baked cookies stack on cooling rack with more cookies in background.

    Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

    Bakes up a batch of delicious cookies in just 15 minutes! With only 4 ingredients, you'll want to make these cookies time and time again.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 76kcal
    Author: Anne Clark

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • large mixing bowl
    • ice cream scoop or spoon
    • measuring cup(s)
    • Electric mixer
    • cooling rack
    • Silpat baking sheet

    Ingredients

    • 1 15.25 ounces strawberry cake mix
    • 2 eggs
    • ⅓ cup canola oil (or whatever you have on hand)
    • 1 cup candy coated chocolate pieces (such as M&Ms)

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet or cooking sheet with parchment paper or silpat pad. Set aside.
    • Add cake mix, eggs, and oil to a large mixing bowl. Blend well with a whisk or an electric mixer, just until blended. Do not over mix.
    • Fold in half of the candy using a spoon or spatula.
    • Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, form tablespoon-size cookie dough balls and place them onto a prepared cookie sheet. Top each cookie dough ball with additional M&Ms. See my notes below about other topping ideas 🙂
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let them cool for about 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    Make sure to space the cookie dough apart at least 2 inches since they will spread out while baking.
    These cooking may look undercooked when you remove them from the oven, but after they have cooled off, they are just perfect - light and fluffy!
    This recipe works well with any flavor cake mix.  There are lots of different add-ins and topping ideas such as white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, sprinkles, or powdered sugar.
    Store baked and cooled cookies on your countertop in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    This recipe was originally published in 2022 and was updated in 2023.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy to my readers. I'm not a nutritionist and I don't guarantee the accuracy of this data. The data may differ according to the brands I used versus the brands you use. To calculate the data yourself using your brands, try using an online nutrition calculator or app.

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