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Strawberry Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

A bakery style strawberry cookie made with strawberry cake mix, topped with cream cheese frosting!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 682kcal
Author: Taylor Ellingson

Ingredients

Strawberry Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into 1 tablespoon chunks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 box strawberry cake mix I prefer Pillsbury
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter until slightly creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Add the sugar and beat another minute, until well combined.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, scraping down the edges between each addition.
  • Add the vanilla, and beat to combine.
  • Add the baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and beat to combine.
  • Add the cake mix and flour, beating until combined.
  • Spray a ⅓ cup measuring cup with cooking spray (this keeps the dough from sticking) and form the dough into ⅓ cup balls.
  • Place 3 dough balls on each baking sheet (you will need to do this in two batches).
  • Bake for 9-10 minutes in preheated oven. The edges should be slightly golden and the middle set. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool COMPLETELY.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese and butter and beat until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar, and beat until well combined.
  • Add milk and beat until combined.
  • Spread on cooled cookies.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't over bake. The cookies may not appear done at 9-10 minutes, but it is important not to bake them longer. They will set up as they cool.
  • Make them into smaller cookies using a ¼ cup measuring cup and bake them closer to 8-9 minutes.
  • Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 74g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg