VALENTINES CAKE MIX COOKIES

Jessica — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 22:28:13 +0000

Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies made with white cake mix, egg whites, and coconut oil—plus a festive finish of icing and sprinkles! Soft, sweet treats that are perfect for your Valentine.

These Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies are one of my go-to easy desserts, using a few simple ingredients to create tender cookies with a beautiful light color. I love how customizable they are—perfect for adding icing, sprinkles, or festive candy to match the season. They’re ideal for Valentine’s Day but work just as well anytime you want a quick, fun treat. Families especially love making these together, and decorating them is half the fun.

Recipe hightlights

Perfectly Light & Pretty Cookies: This recipe is designed to keep the cookies a bright, soft color, making them ideal for Valentine’s decorating with icing, candy, and sprinkles.
Fast, No-Stress Dessert: The dough comes together quickly and bakes in minutes, so you can have a festive homemade treat ready without a long prep or cleanup.
Fun for Families & Kids: These cookies are easy enough for little helpers and especially fun to decorate, making them a great recipe for baking memories together.

Cake Mix Cookies Ingredients

White Cake Mix – This is the base of the recipe, providing sweetness, structure, and that classic soft cake-cookie texture with minimal effort.

Egg Whites – Using only the whites helps bind the dough while keeping the cookies light in color and tender.

Coconut Oil – Coconut oil adds moisture and softness without darkening the dough, helping the cookies stay pale and pretty.

Cookie Icing – The icing adds sweetness and creates the perfect smooth surface for decorating and adding flavor variations.

Valentine’s Candy & Sprinkles – These add color, texture, and a fun festive finish that makes the cookies feel extra special.

Tips for making 3 Ingredient Cake Mix Cookies

Let the dough rest before scooping: Giving the dough a few minutes to sit helps it firm up slightly, making it much easier to scoop and roll without sticking.
Pull the cookies when they’re just set: Take them out when the tops lose their glossy look but before they start to brown—this keeps them soft and cake-like.
Cool completely before icing: Even slightly warm cookies will cause the icing to melt and slide, so patience here pays off with a prettier finish.

How long are these frosted cookies good for?

These cookies stay fresh for 3–5 days at room temperature when stored in an airtight container. If they’re iced, it’s best to keep them in a single layer or with parchment between layers so the icing stays pretty.

They also freeze really well, especially before icing. Freeze the baked, cooled cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to use them, let them thaw at room temperature, then decorate for a fresh-baked look and taste.

Valentines Cake Mix Cookies

Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies made with white cake mix, egg whites, and coconut oil—plus a festive finish of icing and sprinkles! Soft, sweet treats that are perfect for your Valentine.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Valentines Cake Mix Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Total Time 24

Servings cookies

Calories 91kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

16.25 oz box White Cake Mix
3 egg whites
⅓ cup coconut Oil melted

Easy Vanilla Cookie Icing

2 TBSP butter melted
2 TBSP milk
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Valentine’s Sprinkles & Candies

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Using an electric mixer, combine the cake mix and egg whites. The texture of the mixture will be similar to wet sand.
Add the coconut oil to the cake mix mixture, combine until smooth. The cookie dough will be very thick and slightly sticky.
Allow the cookie dough to rest for a couple of minutes, this will make scooping and rolling easier. Scoop the cookie dough and then roll each ball to smooth the edges before arranging them on the parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, pulling them out when the cookies are puffy and the tops are no longer glossy. Let cool for 3-4 minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer them to a cooling rack.
Whisk icing ingredients together until smooth. Add food coloring if desired. Spoon on top of cooled cookies, topping with Valentines candy and sprinkles, if desired. Let the icing set, then serve & enjoy!

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Notes

These cookies stay fresh 3–4 days at room temperature in an airtight container, and freeze well for up to 2 months—just thaw and decorate for a fresh-baked look!

Nutrition

Can I use whole eggs instead of egg whites?

You can, but using whole eggs may slightly darken the cookie color and make them more yellow—egg whites help keep that bright, clean look.

Can I substitute butter for coconut oil?

Yes, but the cookies may bake up a bit darker; coconut oil helps maintain the light color and soft texture.

Do these cookies spread a lot?

Not much—they hold their shape well, which makes them great for rolling, decorating, and keeping a uniform size.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Absolutely! Bake the cookies in advance and freeze them undecorated, then thaw and ice when you’re ready to serve for the freshest results.

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Valentine’s Cake Mix Cookies are sweet, soft, and ready in under 30 minutes! With just 3 simple ingredients, they’re the quickest way to make a festive treat for your special someone.

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