There’s something undeniably delightful about the combination of strawberries and chocolate. It brings back memories of cozy afternoons in the kitchen, whipping up treats with my family. This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies recipe is one of my favorites—not only because it’s delicious, but also because it’s incredibly easy to make. With just five ingredients, you can create a batch of festive cookies that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple and Quick: Made with a strawberry cake mix, these cookies come together in no time.
- Family-Friendly: A fun baking project to do with kids they’ll love decorating with sprinkles!
- Versatile: Great for parties, gifts, or a sweet indulgence at home.
- Customizable: Easy to adjust flavors and decorations to suit any occasion.
- Delicious: The combination of strawberry flavor and chocolate coating is irresistible.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter/coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts (for dipping)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, oil (or substitute), vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to make handling easier.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 9–12 minutes. The cookies should look dry on top and just start to turn golden on the bottom.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the cookies cool, melt your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip one side of each cookie into the melted chocolate. Place them on wax paper and add sprinkles if desired.
- Set: Let the chocolate harden before serving or storing.
Practical Tip:
If you’re in a hurry, place the dipped cookies in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed up the setting process.
FAQs
Achieving that ideal cookie texture is easier than you think:
Don’t Overbake: Bake until the cookies are just set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
Chill the Dough: Refrigerating the dough prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
Uniform Size: Rolling the dough into equal-sized balls ensures even baking.
Yes, these cookies are perfect for making ahead:
Storing: Once the chocolate has set, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Place cookies in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Absolutely! These cookies are incredibly versatile:
Valentine’s Day: Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles or pink and red colors.
Christmas: Use green and red sprinkles for a festive touch.
Easter: Pastel-colored decorations make them perfect for spring gatherings.
Absolutely! These cookies are incredibly versatile:
Valentine’s Day: Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles or pink and red colors.
Christmas: Use green and red sprinkles for a festive touch.
Easter: Pastel-colored decorations make them perfect for spring gatherings.
Gather your ingredients and preheat that oven. These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies are sure to bring joy to anyone who tries them. Happy baking!
More Easy Cake Mix Recipes to Try
If you enjoyed this recipe, you’ll love these:
- Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
- Red Velvet Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Encourage Your Creativity
Baking is all about having fun and making recipes your own. I’d love to hear how you customize these cookies or if you have any tips to share. Let’s inspire each other!
If you try this recipe, please share your experience! And don’t forget to pin this recipe on Pinterest so others can enjoy it too.
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24–36 cookies 1x
Description
These chocolate-covered strawberry cookies are easy to make with just five ingredients. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips or candy melts (for dipping)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans).
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for 15–30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the tops look set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip one side of each cooled cookie into the chocolate, place on wax paper, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a softer texture, bake cookies just until the tops are set.
- Customize the flavor by using different cake mixes, such as cherry chip or vanilla.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Nutrifox I
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies Recipe, Valentine’s Day Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies