Description
These strawberry gooey butter cookies are soft, sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with strawberry cake mix, cream cheese, and butter, they’re full of flavor and have that perfect gooey texture inside. Dust them with powdered sugar for a pretty finish and a pop of sweetness!
Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 large egg
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
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Add the cake mix and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
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Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop dough into 1–1½ inch balls and roll each one in powdered sugar.
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Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
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Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Dough will be sticky — chilling helps a lot!
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For extra strawberry flavor, mix in a few chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
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These cookies stay soft for days — store in an airtight container.