STRAWBERRY CAKE MIX SANDWICH COOKIES

Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies are made with freeze dried strawberries and a simple cream cheese filling. Easy cookie sandwiches that are packed with strawberry flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time8

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 21

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies

Servings: cookie sandwiches

Calories: 546kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

15 ounce box strawberry cake mix any brand
2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs room temperature
⅓ cup butter melted and cooled
¼ tsp strawberry extract optional to enhance the strawberry flavor
1 cup freeze dried strawberries roughly chopped

Frosting

¼ cup butter softened to room temperature
4 oz half block full fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix and baking powder.
Add the melted butter, eggs, and strawberry extract to the bowl and use a hand mixer on low to beat everything together.
Fold in the freeze dried strawberries.
Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. This is an optional step, but it helps to keep the cookies from spreading too much.
Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to drop 1 ½ tablespoon sized balls onto the baking sheets. Space them a few inches apart to leave room for the cookies to spread.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just barely begin to brown.
Allow the cookies to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
While the cookies bake, you can prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Add the powdered sugar a little at a time and mix again until all the sugar has been added and the frosting is smooth.
Once the cookies have cooled, you can use a piping bag or an icing spatula and put the icing on the bottom of a cookie. Then grab another cookie to place on top and you have a cookie sandwich! Repeat with the rest of the cookies.

Notes

Sandwich cookies are best enjoyed the day they're assembled, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.

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