Description
Homemade strawberry cake mix sandwich cookies merge classic bakery charm with convenient mix-based magic. Sweet strawberry notes complement creamy filling, creating irresistible treats that bring delightful memories of childhood desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15.25 oz (430 g) strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 12 tbsps heavy cream or milk
- Optional: pink gel food coloring
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend strawberry cake mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Cookie Formation: Scoop uniform dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them adequately to prevent merging during baking, creating a grid of potential cookie bases.
- Baking Process: Slide trays into a preheated oven at 350°F, allowing cookies to transform into delicate, puffy discs with set edges in 8-10 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Cooling Stage: Transfer baked cookies to wire racks, letting them cool completely to room temperature, which helps stabilize their structure for sandwich assembly.
- Filling Creation: Whip butter using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then gradually fold in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream, creating a smooth, spreadable frosting.
- Aesthetic Enhancement: Optional – incorporate a small amount of pink gel food coloring to give the filling a soft, delicate hue that complements the strawberry theme.
- Cookie Assembly: Generously spread the prepared filling on one cookie surface, then gently press a matching cookie on top, creating a delightful sandwich with balanced flavor and texture.
- Finishing Touch: Allow assembled cookies to rest briefly, permitting the filling to set and allowing the flavors to meld harmoniously before serving or storing.
Notes
- Prevent Sticky Dough: Chill the cake mix dough for 15-20 minutes before shaping to reduce tackiness and make handling easier.
- Uniform Cookie Size: Use a cookie scoop or consistent tablespoon measure to ensure even baking and professional-looking sandwich cookies.
- Moisture Control: Let cookies cool completely before filling to prevent buttercream from melting and maintain structural integrity of the sandwich.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap vegetable oil with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, or use gluten-free cake mix for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg