Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies Recipe
Delight in these festive Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies made with a moist strawberry cake mix base and finished with rich chocolate and colorful sprinkles. Perfectly soft and chewy with a hint of vanilla, these cookies are quick to prepare and ideal for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 Strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Topping
- Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts (amount as needed for melting and coating)
- Sprinkles, if desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (325°F if using dark or nonstick pans). In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir with a spoon until a uniform dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 15 to 30 minutes. This helps firm it up for easier handling and better cookie shape.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. Place them spaced about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the tops appear dry and the bottoms just start to turn golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to cooling racks. Allow them to cool completely; this usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Add Chocolate and Sprinkles: Melt chocolate chips or candy melts according to package instructions. Drizzle the melted chocolate over one side of each cookie or dip cookies into the melted chocolate for a richer coating. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with valentine-themed sprinkles if desired. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough helps prevent spreading and results in thicker cookies.
- Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother, richer coating.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For a festive touch, use colored candy melts matching the occasion.
- Make sure cookies are completely cool before applying chocolate to avoid melting it.
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