Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies are soft, crinkly cookies made with a lemon cake mix and freeze-dried strawberries for the perfect balance of tart and sweet. With just five simple ingredients, these cookies come together fast and are an easy option for spring, summer, or anytime you want a bright, fruity dessert.
Recipe Highlights
- Easy to customize. Swap the freeze-dried strawberries for raspberries or blueberries to change up the flavor.
- Only 5 ingredients. No complicated steps or long ingredient list—just mix, scoop, and bake.
- Soft, crinkle-style cookies. Rolling the dough in powdered sugar creates that classic cracked top as they bake.
- Bright, fresh flavor. Lemon and strawberry balance each other perfectly without being overly sweet.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Powdered sugar: Coats the dough balls and creates the signature crinkle finish once baked.
- Lemon cake mix: Acts as the base of the cookies, providing lemon flavor and structure without extra measuring.
- Freeze-dried strawberries: Add concentrated strawberry flavor without extra moisture; crushing them creates both flavor and color.
- Eggs: Bind the dough together and help create a soft, chewy texture.
- Oil: Keeps the cookies tender; vegetable, canola, coconut oil, or melted butter all work well.
Tips for Perfect Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Cake mix cookies are simple, but a few small details make a big difference.
- Slightly underbake. The cookies will finish setting on the baking sheet as they cool.
- Preheat the oven fully so the cookies bake evenly and crinkle properly.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake at the same rate.
- Don’t overmix after adding the strawberries or the dough will turn completely pink.
- Pack on the powdered sugar. A heavy coating helps create those beautiful cracks.
Storage & Freezing
How long do these cookies last?
Once cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days. Adding a slice of bread to the container helps keep them soft longer.
Can you freeze cake mix cookies?
Yes, these cookies freeze very well. Place cooled cookies in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different fruit?
Absolutely. Freeze-dried raspberries or blueberries work beautifully and pair well with lemon.
Can I skip the powdered sugar?
You can, but the cookies won’t have the classic crinkle look or texture. The powdered sugar adds both visual appeal and flavor.
Can I use butter instead of oil?
Yes. Substitute ½ cup melted butter for the oil if preferred.
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Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookies made with a lemon cake mix and freeze-dried strawberries. Only 5 ingredients to make these soft crinkle cookies that are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
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