Description
These irresistibly soft strawberry cookies are a delightful treat perfect for sweet moments. Made with a strawberry cake mix base, eggs, and oil, and studded with chocolate chips and optional marshmallows, these cookies offer a perfect balance of fruity flavor and gooey texture. Quick and easy to prepare, they bake to golden perfection in just 12 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
- 1/3 cup oil (vegetable, canola, or melted butter for richer flavor)
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, or white) – optional
- Marshmallows (optional, for a sweeter and chewier texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or lightly greasing them to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, 2 large eggs, and 1/3 cup of oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully blended into a smooth dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure each cookie has a balanced chocolate flavor.
- Form Cookies: Using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie, scoop and roll into balls. Place these dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Gently press down on each dough ball to slightly flatten it. This helps the cookies bake evenly and attain a soft yet slightly crisp edge.
- Bake: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for approximately 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely to set their soft texture before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water per egg).
- You can use any variety of chocolate chips — semi-sweet, dark, or white — based on your preference.
- Adding marshmallows gives the cookies a sweeter, chewy texture; add them to the dough before baking if desired.
- Make sure to slightly flatten the cookies before baking to ensure even cooking and a soft interior.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
