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These chocolate covered strawberry cookies are my ultimate shortcut treat whenever I want something festive and fun without a mountain of dishes. With just a handful of ingredients and barely any hands-on time you get the scent of strawberries baking up in the oven plus the melt of chocolate on top for a perfect finish.
I whipped these up once for a surprise dessert after a long week and the pink hue alone got everyone smiling before they even tasted how amazing they were.
Gather Your Ingredients
- Strawberry cake mix: brings big berry flavor and an eye catching color so check ingredient labels for real fruit or natural flavor if you can
- Vegetable oil: keeps the cookies soft and chewy and any neutral oil works if you want to swap
- Vanilla: adds a sweet rich aroma use pure extract for the best depth
- Eggs: bind everything together giving structure and chewiness choose large eggs at room temperature for better blending
- Melted chocolate: is the magic finishing touch that brings decadence
- Valentine sprinkles (optional): festive especially if you want something cute for gifting or kids
- Good quality chocolate: for drizzling or dipping as it really shines in these cookies
How to Make It
- Mix and Form the Dough:
- In a large bowl stir the strawberry cake mix vegetable oil vanilla and eggs until a thick shaggy dough comes together This may take some muscle as cake mix dough is a little stiffer than typical cookie dough
- Chill the Dough:
- Pop the bowl in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes This helps the dough firm up so your cookies keep their cute puffy shape and keeps hands less sticky when rolling
- Shape Cookies:
- Use a tablespoon to scoop and roll the dough into balls about one inch wide Place the balls a couple inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet for even baking and well shaped cookies
- Bake:
- Slide your cookie sheet into a 350 degree oven or 325 if using a dark or nonstick pan Bake for between 9 and 12 minutes Watch for the tops to look just set and dry with faint golden edges The bottoms should be just starting to color but not brown
- Cool:
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for a minute before transferring to a rack This helps them set and keeps them from breaking Cool them completely for the chocolate step to work best
- Chocolate Dip or Drizzle:
- Once the cookies are cool drizzle melted chocolate over one side using a spoon or dip each cookie halfway for more intense flavor Lay them back on the rack and top with sprinkles if you are feeling festive Let the chocolate set completely before serving
My favorite part is swirling the chocolate and watching my kids immediately line up for their turn to add sprinkles It has become our go to bake together treat when we want something pretty without a big mess
Flavor Boosters
Look for good quality chocolate for drizzling or dipping as it really shines in these cookies. Try lime zest or freeze dried berry dust on top for an extra pop or swap to dark chocolate drizzle in cooler months for deeper flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Line a pretty tin with tissue paper and pile in these cookies for a gift. Pile them on a platter with fresh strawberries for a dessert board. Crumble a cookie or two over vanilla ice cream for a five minute sundae.
Creative Twists
If you cannot find strawberry cake mix swap in any fruity flavor like raspberry or cherry. For dairy free cookies use an oil based chocolate and make sure your cake mix is dairy free too. Roll the dough balls freeze them on a sheet then pop into a freezer bag for instant cookies later.
I learned to always make a big batch because the combination of chocolate and strawberry disappears faster than any other treat in our house. Enjoy every bite—these are perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Dish
- → How do I achieve a soft cookie texture?
Refrigerate the dough before shaping and bake until cookies are just set, not over-baked, for extra softness.
- → Can I use different cake mix flavors?
Yes, you can swap in other cake mixes for new flavor combinations, but strawberry pairs best with chocolate.
- → What type of chocolate is recommended for dipping?
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate melts work well for coating the cookies without making them overly sweet.
- → Are these suitable for special occasions?
Absolutely! These colorful, chocolate-dipped cookies are perfect for celebrations or gifting.
- → How should I store the finished cookies?
Allow chocolate to set fully, then store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.