Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Sandwich Cookies, a refreshing treat that captures the essence of summer. These soft and chewy cookies, made from strawberry cake mix, are filled with a creamy strawberry frosting that brings a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for picnics, birthday parties, or simply as a sweet snack at home, these cookies are not only easy to make but also visually stunning with their vibrant pink hue. Gather your family and friends for a fun baking activity that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 oz box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons pureed strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat softened butter until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
- Gradually stir in the strawberry cake mix until well combined, then chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form chilled dough into balls about 2 inches wide and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes; allow cookies to cool before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For filling: Beat together pureed strawberries and cream cheese until smooth; then gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble by spreading the filling on half of the cookies and topping with another cookie.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg