Best Gooey Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Butter
These moist and chewy strawberry cake mix cookies with butter and white chocolate chips are perfect for quick desserts, whether you need Mother’s Day dessert ideas, Valentine’s desserts, or a sweet treat any night of the week. They’re one of the best box cake mix hacks out there!
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About These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Need an easy cookie recipe?
These soft, easy-prep strawberry cookies are the perfect quick dessert to make for a crowd!
They’re one of our favorite cake mix recipes and a fun strawberry dessert that both kids and adults devour!
Whether you’re after delicious Mother’s Day cookies, simple Valentine’s cookies, or a sweet treat to enjoy any time of the year, this recipe is always a hit!
It’s amazing what one box of cake mix and a handful of pantry staples can turn into!
YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE BECAUSE IT’S:
- Incredibly easy to make – Using a cake mix keeps the ingredient list short and simple.
- Soft and chewy – These cookies bake up tender with a perfectly soft center. The cream cheese and whole stick of butter make these the ultimate buttery cookie!
- Made with just a few simple ingredients – Minimal prep and pantry-friendly ingredients.
- Perfect for holidays and parties – The pink color makes them great for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, and spring gatherings.
- Customizable – Easily switch up the mix-ins like white chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped nuts.
- Great for beginner bakers – If you can stir and scoop, you can make these cookies.
The secret to soft and chewy cookies?
It’s all in the mixing method! See the recipe tips and variations for the simple rule!
Recipe Card
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, blend together 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter until well combined.
- Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and blend again until smooth.
- Mix in 1 box of strawberry cake mix until fully incorporated then fold in ¼ cup white chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough using a medium scoop or 1 ½ tablespoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet. I was able to do 12 cookies at a time.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set (10 minutes was perfect for me). The cookies will still be very doughy and soft, but they'll firm up as they cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a rack. Before they cool, add more chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies, and gently press them into the dough.Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Once the cookies are cooled and set, serve and enjoy!
Want to turn these into bakery-style strawberry cookies?
See the tips and variations section for some easy upgrades!
Ingredients
- 1 box of strawberry cake mix (15.25 ounce)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips + a little more to sprinkle on top
Step-by-Step Recipe Instructions
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STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: In a large bowl or stand mixer, blend together 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter until well combined.
STEP 3: Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and blend again until smooth.
STEP 4: Mix in 1 box of strawberry cake mix until fully incorporated then fold in ¼ cup white chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or spatula.
STEP 5: Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough using a medium scoop or 1 ½ tablespoons onto a parchment lined baking sheet. I was able to do 12 cookies at a time.
STEP 6: Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set (10 minutes was perfect for me). The cookies will still be very doughy and soft, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
STEP 7: Remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a rack. Before they cool, add more chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies, and gently press them into the dough.
Repeat with the remaining dough.
STEP 8: Once the cookies are cooled and set, serve and enjoy!
Planning to make these ahead?
See tips for how to store and freeze, below!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Secrets for Success
- Use softened butter. If the butter is too cold, it won’t mix well with the cake mix and yogurt.
- Don’t overmix the dough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined to keep the cookies soft.
- Use a cookie scoop for even cookies. A 2 tablespoon scoop helps the cookies bake evenly and look uniform.
- Leave space between cookies. These cookies spread slightly as they bake.
- Watch the baking time. They should look set but still soft in the center. Overbaking can make them dry.
- Let them cool on the pan briefly. This helps them firm up before transferring to a rack.
How to Store and Freeze
Room Temperature:
Store the baked cookies in an airtight container or plate with plastic wrap for 3–4 days.
Refrigerator:
If your kitchen is warm, you can refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
Freezing Baked Cookies
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- Place them in a freezer bag or container.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
Freezing the Cookie Dough
- Scoop the cookie dough onto a cookie sheet.
- Freeze the dough balls until solid.
- Transfer them to a freezer bag.
When ready to bake, place the frozen dough on a baking sheet and add 1–2 extra minutes to the baking time. You’ll get perfectly chewy cookies just like from fresh!
Variations
These six ingredient cake mix cookies are incredibly versatile.
You can change the cake mix flavor, the chocolate chips, and add yummy mix-ins. Here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing.
- Add sprinkles for a fun birthday or holiday cookie.
- Swap the chips for milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
- Make strawberry lemonade cookies by adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for a little crunch.
- Drizzle with white chocolate after baking for an extra bakery-style finish.
Hungry for More?
If you liked these easy cake mix cookies, here are some additional dessert recipes that are perfect for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day!
- Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
- White and Pink Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Fried Lilac Flowers
- Valentine’s Dessert Heart Pizza
FAQs
Yes! This method works well with most boxed cake mixes such as Betty Crocker yellow cake mix, lemon, vanilla, chocolate, or funfetti.
They were likely overbaked. These cookies should still look slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
No. You can leave them out or substitute milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or even sprinkles.
Yes. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
Yes, real butter or vegan butter works just as well.
SAVE THESE GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES ON PINTEREST!
