Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Strawberry Sandwich Cookies, a scrumptious treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a creamy filling, these cookies are an easy-to-make dessert that will impress family and friends alike. Utilizing a convenient cake mix, they come together quickly to create soft, chewy cookies that harmonize beautifully with a luscious cream cheese filling. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, these vibrant cookies are sure to be a hit. Plus, they’re fun to assemble—get the kids involved for an enjoyable baking experience!
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 mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the strawberry cake mix until fully combined. Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 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 approximately 10 minutes until slightly underbaked; cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the filling, blend pureed strawberries and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble by spreading 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 (approx. 40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg