These strawberry cake mix cookies are the ultimate “I need dessert fast” recipe. They’re chewy, sweet, bright pink, and made with only 3 ingredients. You can keep them plain, or dress them up with white chocolate and sprinkles for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any festive occasion.
The Easiest Cookie Hack (That Tastes Like You Tried)
Cake mix is basically a bakery shortcut hiding in your pantry. It gives you a strong strawberry flavor and a pretty pink color without needing fresh fruit or extra steps. That’s why these strawberry cake mix cookies are such a fan-favorite.
The only thing to watch is bake time—these go from perfect to dry fast. Pull them as soon as they look set and you’ll get that soft, chewy center.
Why You’ll Love These Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- 3 ingredients: Cake mix, eggs, oil. That’s it.
- Easy 15-minute dessert: Mix, scoop, bake, done.
- Chewy and soft: Perfect texture when you don’t overbake.
- Party-perfect color: Naturally pink and festive.
- Customizable: Add chips, candies, or dip in white chocolate.
- Great for gifting: Cute, bright, and kid-approved.
Ingredients for Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Strawberry cake mix (1 box, about 15 ounces): Gives flavor and that perfect pink color.
- Vegetable oil (1/2 cup): Keeps cookies chewy. Canola works too.
- Large eggs (2): Binds the dough.
Optional mix-ins:
- White chocolate chips (1 cup)
- Red/pink candy pieces (up to 1 cup)
- Sprinkles
- Melted white chocolate for dipping
How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- 1. Preheat: Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. Mix: In a bowl, stir together oil and eggs. Add cake mix and stir until a thick dough forms. Fold in mix-ins if using.
- 3. Scoop: Use a small cookie scoop to drop dough onto the sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- 4. Bake: Bake 7–10 minutes until set. Do not overbake. Cool on the pan 5 minutes, then move to a rack.
- 5. Decorate (optional): Dip half in melted white chocolate and add sprinkles before it sets.
Tips for Perfect Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
- Don’t overbake: Pull them as soon as they look set.
- Chill dough if needed: 30 minutes chilling helps reduce spread.
- Use parchment: These can stick to bare pans.
- Keep add-ins light: Too many candies can make them spread.
Variations & Substitutions
- Crinkle look: Roll dough balls in powdered sugar before baking.
- Chocolate-dipped: Dip in melted white chocolate and add sprinkles.
- Extra strawberry: Add 1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract (optional).
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free strawberry cake mix.
Storing & Freezing
- Room temp: Airtight up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months.
Reader Review: These were the cutest pink cookies and they were so easy. I made them for a party and everyone asked how I did it.
If you make these strawberry cake mix cookies, leave a rating and tell me—do you add white chocolate chips, or keep them plain?