Have I mentioned to you that I love cake mix cookies? Yeah! I think I have! And I think before it's all over with, I'm probably going to make every flavor of cake mix cookie available to me. It's know it sounds like a tough task, but I think I'm up to the challenge! LOL.
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it seemed like the perfect time to try out some Strawberry Cookies. I thought the pink would be fantastically festive for the holiday. And once they were baked, I thought what could I add to really make them scream, "Happy Valentine's Day!" My answer: Chocolate! Of course! Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 Strawberry Cake Mix (18.5 oz)
1 egg
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup oil
Directions: Mix ingredients together with spoon or electric mixer. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or so to keep dough from sticking to your hands. (If dough is still sticky, refrigerate a few minutes more.) Roll into one inch balls and place on a non stick cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. Edges should be lightly browned.
Decorating/Toppings:
Ingredients:
Candy/Sugar Sprinkles
Almond Bark, Chocolate Chips, or a Chocolate Bar
To decorate the cookies, I immediately poured just a small amount of red candy sprinkles on them right after I took them out of the oven. And usually I mix a spoon full sprinkles in with the actually dough before making, but I didn't do that this time.
For the topping, I just took a couple of squares of almond bark and heated in the microwave for about a minute and half. Don't forget to take the chocolate out every 15 seconds to stir, in order to prevent scorching. Then just drizzle the chocolate on. I was in a hurry so I just used a spoon and shook it back and forth to create a drizzled effect. For a more professional look, you can use a piping bag. And if you don't have this you can put the chocolate in a ziplok bag with a tiny whole cut in the corner.
And here's a picture of some of the cookies that I kept plain. And I have to tell you, if you really want just a simple tasting, sweet treat, without all the frills, these plain strawberry cookies are just delightful!
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what a yummy looking idea! i'll have to try these :)
ReplyDeleteThose look so good, especially since I am trying to refrain from
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The cake mix cookies really do
sound easy too, when I fall off
the wagon, I'll have to try them!
Have a great day!
Sue
Wow! These look amazing...I'll have to try them for Valentine's Day! Thanks for sharing!
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Yum, they look fab!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never try making cookies from cake mix before. This looks lovely and I love the way you dress them up! :) Guess I'll give these a try really soon. Much easier than measuring everying to make cookies from scratch.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jerri! These look fabulous! I love the idea of cake cookies.
ReplyDeleteThe Nourishing Homemaker
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These look a whole lot like whoopie pies - I bet you could find filing for them and roll the edges in sprinkles - these are going on my list of things to do for Valentine's day - thanks!!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! I have been wanting to try making cake mix cookies (and I have a load of cake mixes in the pantry). You have inspired me to try something new!!
ReplyDeleteI too love them! These are perfect for Valentine's day too! Hop over and enter my first give away.
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These are so pretty, and they sound delicious! Very fun for Valentines Day :)
ReplyDeleteThose look so good! I love strawberry cake, so I'm positive I would love these!!!
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YUMMERS!!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Strawberry ones have to be good! I just tried these out not long ago...
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This is an awesome recipe! I would like to invite you to my linky party, Masterpiece Monday, at my blog, Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week. I hope you can join the fun! Have a great week, Mary :O)
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I have never seen this flavour of cookie or cake mix over here. I would love it if we had it for sure!
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Natasha.
Wow... I never knew... and that's one of the awesome things about being a blogger! You learn something new every day! Thanks So Much!
ReplyDelete(I might get hooked on making these too!)
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These look so pretty and delicious. I must try to make some myself.
ReplyDeleteI've made variations of this recipe, but I never thought of using strawberry cake. I bet they are amazing.
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I've seen these before, but never made with strawberry cake mix. They look so pretty!
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ButterYum
I LOVE these cookies and they sound so easy. GREAT!!! for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely. I am hosting a Giveaway on my blog. Would love for you to stop by. hugs Anu
ReplyDeleteHow pretty for Valentine's Day. I'll bet they're delicious too!
ReplyDeletei'm making these strawberry cake cookies tonight! i'm using powdered sugar instead though.
ReplyDeleteIt's a simple idea, but some of the best ideas are simple, aren't they! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great recipe and simple too!! I hope you will link up to my I Heart Projects Party.
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