Soft and chewy, strawberry cake mix cookies are easy to make with only 3 ingredients. Cake mix, oil, and eggs make a fun pink treat for parties, potlucks, or anytime you want something sweet and easy.
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3-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
3-Ingredient Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
These strawberry cake mix cookies come together in about 20 minutes with one bowl and no mixer. The cake mix does the work for both the flavor and that signature pink color, so you only need to add oil and eggs to get a soft, chewy cake mix cookie that looks like it took way more effort than it did.
They’re easy to dress up too. Roll the dough in powdered sugar for a crinkle version, dip them in white chocolate, or fold white chocolate chips right into the dough. You can also press the dough into a pan for cake mix cookie bars or try the same trick with strawberry cake mix brownies.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Strawberry cake mix: I used Duncan Hines Perfectly Moist (15.25 oz). Pillsbury (15.25 oz) or a Strawberry Funfetti Cake Mix also work. Betty Crocker is now 13.25 oz, so if that’s what you have, reduce the oil to about 1/3 cup so the dough doesn’t get too wet. The recipe was developed for a 15.25 oz box.
- Oil: Vegetable oil is what I used, but melted butter can be used.
- Eggs: 2 large eggs at room temperature.
How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Stir the cake mix, oil, and eggs together until combined. The dough is sticky, so I like to refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes if I have the time. It makes it easier to work with once it’s chilled.
Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, then bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes until the cookies are set (but not brown).
Let them sit on the pan for a couple of minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. If dipping into white chocolate, wait until the cookies are completely cooled.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies are pretty forgiving, but a few small things make a real difference.
- Chill the dough if it’s too sticky. Cake mix cookie dough is naturally sticky. A quick 15 to 30 minutes in the fridge makes it much easier to scoop and shape.
- Don’t overbake. The cookies are done when they lose their glossy sheen and look matte on top. They’ll keep cooking on the pan after you pull them from the oven, so it’s better to err on the underdone side.
- Let them rest before moving. Give the cookies a couple of minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack. They’re soft when hot and firm up as they cool.
- Cool completely before dipping. If you’re adding white chocolate, make sure the cookies are fully cooled first or the chocolate won’t set.
Variations
The base recipe is great as-is, but here are a few easy ways to switch it up.
- White chocolate dipped: Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted white chocolate or melting wafers. Add heart sprinkles for a festive Valentine’s Day dessert. Milk or dark chocolate works too.
- Boost the strawberry flavor: Mix 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped freeze dried strawberries into the dough, similar to my freeze dried strawberry cookies.
- Mix in white chocolate chips: Fold about 1/2 cup white chocolate chips right into the dough before scooping.
- Roll in sugar: For a sweeter cookie with a little crunch, roll dough balls in granulated sugar before baking. Roll in powdered sugar for a crinkle-style cookie with crackled tops.
- Cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberries: Top with cream cheese frosting and thinly sliced fresh strawberries fanned on top, a great spring or summer take.
More cake mix cookies to try include snickerdoodle cake mix cookies, the Grinch cookies and spice cake mix cookies.
More Cake Mix Cookie Recipes
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box strawberry cake mix
- ½ scant cup vegetable oil , or 7 TB melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- white chocolate melting wafers , optional
- Heart sprinkles , optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside. Combine the cake mix, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir together until combined. If you have the time, refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes (it will make it a little easier to work with, since it is sticky).
- Using a medium scoop or spoon, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking mat. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the cookies are set. You don’t want them to brown. Allow to cool on the pan for a couple minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
- If desired, melt 1/2 cup chocolate and then dip half the cookie into the chocolate. Lay cookies onto a wax paper and add sprinkles if desired.
Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Millie
These cookies look divine! I love to try new recipes for Valentines and this couldn’t be more adorable or delicious looking! I cannot wait to give them a try. I have to try it. Thanks so much for posting.
Pam Roberts
I use a stick of butter instead of oil. Yummy!
Beth
I will be making these festive cookies! I love the idea of rolling them in sugar too, just to add a touch more sweetness!
Taneshia
My first time making them was in January 2021; I also rolled half of mine in pink sugar crystals…Came out wonderfully. Gave a slightly different texture, yet very good. My husband actually liked them better.
Liz
These were so easy and a lot simpler to decorate than I expected! Serving them at our Super Bowl party tomorrow!!
N
Loved these strawberry cookies!
Fatima
The recipe was sooo good and super easy. Thank you!
I do have a question- Is their a way to make them a tad bit less sweet? I
Jamielyn
There isn’t too much you can adapt in this recipe besides leaving out the melted chocolate. You could try adding white chocolate chips into the recipe instead.
Lexi
These look so good! Is there a way to make them heart shaped instead of just round?
Jamielyn
You could try rolling them in balls, pressing down, and cutting with a heart shaped cookie cutter.
Alli
The white chocolate w/ the strawberry made these irresistible!
Susan
What a great idea to give cookies in a container. They stay fresh and fun to give to neighbors and friends. Pinned.
Patricia Bateman
Really cute vibes. Love the post and your girl is the cutest. Sending lots of love. ♥️
Jamielyn
Thanks Patricia :)
Betty
How many cookies does this make? They look delicious!
Jamielyn
It should make about 2 dozen! :)
Frank J Smith
Hi JAMIELYN,
Honestly, you’ve shared some really scrumptious recipes here and oh my gosh,
I just want Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies now. I’m totally drooling over here!
I have bookmarked your site for future reference
Jamielyn
Thank you Frank! They were a big hit with my family!
Ann
I love this recipe, I made these for my toddlers daycare party and also for 3nd graders teachers. So cute and incredibly easy! I made mine with milk chocolate wafers instead of white but still great.
Cathy Trochelman
CUTEST cookies ever! I love the colors and the flavors…perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Dee
These cookies are super cute and delicious!
Flo
I used a heart shaped cookie cutter once they came out of the oven, and when cooled, painted half with the white chocolate. Perfect for Valentines treats
I Heart Naptime
Great idea!
cathy
These are so pretty and festive.
Anna
My kids love these cookies! So adorable!
Susan
Your daughter is adorable! I’ve made these cookies years ago but not with the icing and sprinkles — so yummy and easy! These are very pretty cookies. Will make these soon with the icing and sprinkles.