SOFT STRAWBERRY CAKE MIX SANDWICH COOKIES
These soft and chewy strawberry sandwich cookies are a delicious and easy treat, thanks to the use of cake mix. The creamy strawberry filling complements the soft cookies perfectly. They are a quick and easy dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
For the Filling
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Be careful not to overbake. The cookies will be soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the filling: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the strawberry jam or preserves and vanilla extract. Add pink food coloring, if desired, to achieve your desired shade.
- Assemble the cookies: Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous amount of frosting on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie. Gently press together to form a sandwich.
- Serve: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Cake Mix: Using a cake mix makes these cookies incredibly easy and quick to prepare.
- Soft Cookies: These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy, so don't overbake them.
- Filling Variations: You can use other flavors of jam or preserves for the filling, such as raspberry, blueberry, or even cream cheese frosting.
- Storage: Store the assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. The cookies and frosting can also be stored separately in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 5 days, and assembled when ready to serve.