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Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with a luscious Strawberry Lemon Glaze. These cookies are bursting with fruity flavors and are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
Why Make This Recipe
If you enjoy the combination of strawberries and lemon, these cookies are a must-try. They are easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and are a great way to elevate a simple cake mix into delicious, soft cookies with a tangy glaze.
How to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Directions:
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Cookie Dough:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
Form and Bake:
- Shape Dough: Shape the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set. Do not overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
Cool and Glaze:
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cookies cool, mix powdered sugar, strawberry jam, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
Drizzle and Serve:
- Apply Glaze: Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and allow it to set before serving.
Nutritional Information
(Per Serving): Calories: 150 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 130mg | Total Carbohydrates: 24g | Sugars: 15g | Protein: 1g
How to Serve Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
Enjoy these cookies as a sweet treat with a glass of milk or a cup of tea. They are perfect for dessert, snacks, or even gifting to friends and family.
How to Store Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Tips to Make Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
- Don’t Overbake: Ensure not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Customize Glaze: Experiment with different flavors of jam for the glaze to customize the taste.
- Decorative Touch: Add sprinkles or chopped nuts on top of the glaze for a decorative touch.
Variation
For a citrusy twist, substitute orange zest and juice for the lemon in the glaze. You can also swap the strawberry jam for raspberry or cherry jam for different flavor profiles.
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until a dough forms.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare the glaze while the cookies cool.
- Mix powdered sugar, strawberry jam, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the cookies with the glaze and allow it to set before serving.
