By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 18, 2025
When I’m hankering for a quick and easy cookie, these Strawberry Cookies are one of my go-to options. Made with a box of cake mix and white chocolate chips, these cookies bake up quickly into soft, fluffy treats, perfect for any occasion. The bright pink color makes them ideal for holidays like Valentine’s Day or Easter. Everyone always asks me for the recipe, but the real secret is how simple it is!
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5-Star Review
“These are amazing. I made them for a baby shower… Also, tried with devils food flavor and put peanut butter and chocolate chips and my kids loved them. So thankful for this recipe. I can not bake very well and I did not mess these up ♡♡♡♡” -Brandy
Easy Strawberry Cookie Recipe
When I want to whip up something sweet in a hurry, I love turning a box of cake mix into the most delicious strawberry cookies. All it takes is a few simple ingredients—most of which I already have in my pantry. It’s such a great little hack for easy cookies! Since the cake mix already has everything from flour and sugar to leavening and flavor, the recipe comes together in no time.
If strawberry isn’t your thing, you can make cake mix cookies with any flavor you like by following the same basic instructions. If you don’t want strawberry cookies, try chocolate cake mix cookies , vanilla, red velvet, or yellow cake mix instead. I love to let my sons pick a cake mix flavor and create their favorite cookies for their birthdays.
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- ▢ 15.25 oz. strawberry cake mix 432 grams (1 box), such as Betty Crocker
- ▢ 1 tsp baking powder 4 grams
- ▢ 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup vegetable oil 67 grams
- ▢ ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- ▢ 1 cup white chocolate chips 170 grams
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and baking powder until well combined. 15.25 oz. strawberry cake mix, 1 tsp baking powder
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla together by hand. 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with cake mix and stir with a spoon until a dough forms. Be sure to fully combine. Mix in the white chocolate chips. 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Using a small portion scoop, drop rounded balls of the dough onto your baking sheet. These cookies flatten out quite a bit, so make sure the balls are taller than they are wide, and give them quite a bit of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes. Do not let them brown in the oven. They will appear slightly undercooked, but that is a good thing. They will firm up and flatten as they cool. When you take them out, you can add a couple more white chocolate chips to the top to make them look pretty (this is a little food blogger trick)!
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t overbake the cookies . I made this mistake a few times! I like these a little bit gooey on the inside and slightly browned on the outside. When you see the pink begin to brown, get them out of the oven stat!
- These cookies can be topped with pink and white sprinkles, powdered sugar, or heart sprinkles in addition to or instead of the chocolate chips.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Strawberry Cookies Step by Step
Whisk the dry ingredients: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, combine 15.25 ounces (1 box) of strawberry cake mix and 1 tsp of baking powder.
Stir the wet ingredients: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup of vegetable oil, and ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract together by hand.
Make the cookie dough: Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with cake mix and stir with a spoon until a dough forms. Be sure to fully combine. Mix in 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
Portion the cookies: Using a small portion scoop, drop rounded balls of the dough onto your baking sheet. These cookies flatten out quite a bit, so make sure the balls are taller than they are wide, and give them quite a bit of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies: Bake for 9-10 minutes. Do not let them brown in the oven. They will appear slightly undercooked, but that is a good thing. They will firm up and flatten as they cool. When you take them out, you can add a couple more white chocolate chips to the top to make them look pretty (this is a little food blogger trick!) Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
How to Store
Let the strawberry cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container or Ziplock bag. Keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days, or move them to the refrigerator for longer storage (up to 5 days). Let come to room temperature before enjoying.
To freeze these strawberry cookies, place them in flat layers in a Ziplock bag, and place sheets of parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Once they’re frozen, you can rearrange them as needed. Freeze for up to 1 month, then thaw in the fridge before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These easy strawberry cake mix cookies are delicious all by themselves or served with a cool glass of oat milk or a Starbucks pink drink . They’re also delicious as cookie sandwiches filled with creamy vanilla frosting , a decadent chocolate buttercream , or, for the ultimate treat, red velvet ice cream .
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Strawberry Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz. strawberry cake mix 432 grams (1 box), such as Betty Crocker
- 1 tsp baking powder 4 grams
- 2 large eggs 100 grams
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 67 grams
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2 grams
- 1 cup white chocolate chips 170 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix and baking powder until well combined. 15.25 oz. strawberry cake mix, 1 tsp baking powder
- In a separate smaller bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, and vanilla together by hand. 2 large eggs, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pour the egg mixture into the bowl with cake mix and stir with a spoon until a dough forms. Be sure to fully combine. Mix in the white chocolate chips. 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Using a small portion scoop, drop rounded balls of the dough onto your baking sheet. These cookies flatten out quite a bit, so make sure the balls are taller than they are wide, and give them quite a bit of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes. Do not let them brown in the oven. They will appear slightly undercooked, but that is a good thing. They will firm up and flatten as they cool. When you take them out, you can add a couple more white chocolate chips to the top to make them look pretty (this is a little food blogger trick)!
- Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.
Video
Notes
- Don’t overbake the cookies . I made this mistake a few times! I like these a little bit gooey on the inside and slightly browned on the outside. When you see the pink begin to brown, get them out of the oven stat!
- These cookies can be topped with pink and white sprinkles, powdered sugar, or heart sprinkles in addition to or instead of the chocolate chips.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
