Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies (3 ingredients!)

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are a sweet treat that are super fast and easy! Make these pink cookies for Valentines Day, baby showers or any special occasion.

Cooking with cake mixes is one of the greatest hacks for all bakers. From Neiman Marcus Bars, to Honeybun Cake to Apple Dump Cake, cake mixes just make it that much easier to get dessert on the table.

Cake Mix Cookies

I love making delicious desserts that are so easy, it’s almost like I cheated. Strawberries are almost in season. I can’t wait to use them to make Brownies, Pretzel Salad or this amazing Salad!  I do like using fresh strawberries in cookies, but when I can’t find good strawberries or I need that incredible pink color all over, I love using this strawberry cake mix cookie recipe. The strawberry cake mix gives an incredible strawberry flavor that’s almost hard to get any other way. It’s the perfect pink color too! It’s just the right shade for any festive occasion.  Anyone who is a fan of strawberries is going to love these cookies. They are unique but so easy and they taste amazing!

Chocolate and strawberry are just meant to go together. With these cake mix cookies you can mix and match your add ins. The white chocolate chips add the perfect smooth sweetness to go with the tangy strawberry. M&M’s are a fun colorful addition and give a deeper chocolate flavor. Another idea is to melt white chocolate to dip the strawberry cake mix cookies in and then decorate as you desire for your special occasion. Your family and friends are going to love them. And you are going to love how simple they are!

Ingredients for Strawberry Cookies

With only 3 ingredients, these can’t get much easier or quicker. Use your favorite strawberry cake mix for these divine cookies.

• Vegetable Oil: Canola or vegetable oil will work.
• Eggs: 2 Large eggs
• Strawberry Cake Mix: Use your favorite brand
• Optional Mix Ins: White Chocolate Chips, M&M’s (For valentines use red, pink and white M&M’s or White Chocolate for melting and dipping.

Let’s Bake Cookies!

Because these are so simple they come together fast and are the perfect go to cookie when you are in a hurry. They’ll always come out chewy, sweet and divine!

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Mix:  In a medium sized bowl combine the oil and the eggs. Stir in the cake mix.
3. Add ins: Fold in optional mix ins if using.
4. Bake: Using a small cookie scoop drop the cookies on the sheet spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack.
5. Top: If using the melted white chocolate, dip each half of the cookie and top with sprinkles.

Tips For Easy Cake Mix Cookies

These are so easy and so good, you are going to want to make them all the time. Go for it! I don’t think anyone will complain.

• Don’t Over Bake: These cookies have a fine line between done and over done. Overbaking the cake mix cookies will leave them dry instead of moist and tender. As soon as there is any browning on the cookies you’ll want to pull them. Check the first batch often to get the timing that will work best with your oven.
• Refrigerate dough: To help the dough keep its form and bake evenly chill the cake mix cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking. The strawberry cookies will full up instead of spread out.
• Cookie Scoop: Use a cookie or small ice cream scoop to get the same shape in your cookies. It will help them cook evenly.
• Use Parchment or silicone:  To keep the cookies from sticking to your sheept pan, use parchment paper or a silicone cookie mat to line your sheet pan.

Variations and Storage of Strawberry Cookies

Cookies are divine in all their varieties, from white chocolate oreo cookies to homemade Danish butter cookies. They are the perfect portion sized dessert with soft tender insides and crispy outsides. Strawberry cake mix cookies are no exception. You may need to make more than one times the recipe.

• Add ins: M&M’s and white chocolate chips are just suggestions. You can use semi sweet chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chunks if you desire. Or just leave them plain!
• Frost them:  I love the decadence of the melted white chocolate, but you can use a cream cheese frosting, chocolate frosting, vanilla or strawberry frosting to top them.  But don’t forget the sprinkles!
• Roll it: For a crinkle cookie look roll the dough in powdered sugar before baking. Yum!
• Store them: Strawberry cake mix cookies can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze: Make these ahead of time and whip them out when you need them most. Freeze completely cooled cookies in a freezer safe plastic sealed bag. Keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter and bring to room temperature.

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Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are a sweet treat that are super fast and easy! Make these pink cookies for Valentines Day, baby showers or any special occasion.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake cookies, cake mix cookies, strawberry cake mix cookies, strawberry cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 24 Cookies

Calories 129kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 15 ounce box Strawberry Cake Mix

optional mix ins:

• 1 cup m&ms
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• or 1 cup melted white chocolate and sprinkles

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium sized bowl combine the oil and the eggs. Stir in the cake mix. Fold in optional mix ins if using.
• Using a small cookie scoop drop the cookies on the sheet spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 7-10 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack.
• If using the melted white chocolate, dip each half of the cookie and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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How to Make the Absolute Best New York Steak

Skillet seared New York Steak is one of the best steaks you’ll ever have!  It’s tender, juicy and full of flavor!

When steak is for dinner, most people think of potatoes too. Choose any of these winning potatoes like these Roasted, Mashed or French Fries, will complement this dish perfectly.

New York Steak

My son has truly perfected making the best skillet steak.  He has been practicing and studying for the last year on how to make the best steak.  He always is asking me to get steak from the store so that he can work on perfecting his skills.  Last week he made this steak and I immediately knew he was the one to make it for the blog.  It was the absolute best steak that I have EVER had!   He was the swirling the butter on the steak like a pro and if he can make the best restaurant quality steak, so can you!

Steak can seem intimidating to cook, but it truly couldn’t be more easy. The New York steak cut makes cooking steak a breeze, and a great beginner steak with fabulous results. The New York steak is a favorite for being tender, but still a good chew with incredible flavor. A great steak is just minutes away and you’ll have the beginnings of an amazing meal. Add some green beans and rolls to your potatoes of choice and it’s a meal made in heaven.

New York Strip Steak Ingredients

This New York Steak recipe is restaurant quality but in the comforts of your own home, and at a fraction of the cost. This steak will save you time and money by making it at home. Eat it in your pajamas surrounded by family or make a romantic dinner for two. However you want to eat it, just make it! You won’t regret it!

• New York Steak: It is best to let your steak sit on the countertop at room temperature for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
• Salt and Pepper: Season the steaks ahead of time.
• Olive Oil: Warm the skillet with the oil before cooking.
• Butter: This helps keep the steak moist and tender as it is cooking.
• Garlic Cloves: Adding the garlic cloves brings more intense flavor.
• Fresh Rosemary and Thyme Sprigs: Perfect for adding at the end overtop the steak.

Let’s Get Sizzling!

1. Prepare the Steak: Let the steaks rest for 30 minutes to come to room temperature. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Sauté: In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat at the olive oil. Once it starts to smoke add the steaks to the skillet. Sear on all of the sides until they have a golden brown crust. Add the butter and let melt in the skillet. Add in the garlic and fresh sprigs.
3. Cook Until Done! Reduce the heat to medium and let them cook until they reach the desired internal temperature. Spoon the butter over the steaks while they are cooking.

What is a New York Steak?

The New York Steak is also known as New York strip steak, ambassador steak, strip loin steak, club steak, or the Omaha Strip. But it’s most commonly known as the New York Steak.  They are the queen of steak in that they are usually not too expensive, they cook up fast, and they are insanely delicious.

• What Kind of Cut is it? Cut from the area of the cow below the backbone, NY strip steaks are tender, lean, and typically boneless. It has a good amount of marbling, which lends a ton of flavor to this evenly, but it’s not quite as tender as a ribeye or a tenderloin.
• What’s in a Name: The strip steak is called after the city it originated in. New York is known for its steak houses and this cut of beef was one of the firsts and remains a favorite.
• What to Look For: Look for New York Steak that is bright in color with tons of marbling. This what gives the strip steak it’s flavor and tenderness. Look for a steak that’s 1/2-1 inch in thickness. Remember the thicker the steak the longer it’ll take to cook.
• Nutritional Value of a New York Steak: A 6-oz portion packs in 320 calories, 12 grams of fat, 50 grams of protein, 3.2 milligrams iron, and 9 milligrams zinc. I’d say that’s a pretty good steak!

Tips For the Best New York Skillet Seared Steak

• Pan: Your best bet is to use a heavy bottomed pan. I love using my cast iron skillet for this purpose. It evenly distributes the heat to the meat so it cooks evenly.
• Room Temperature:  Allow your steak to come to room temperature, let it sit about 20-30 minutes on the counter. The closer it is to your final temperature before cooking results in the steak cooking evenly, as it won’t have any “cold” spots.
• Pat it dry:  You want your steak to be dry for the best possible searing. Water will steam your steak, which isn’t ideal.
• Let it Rest:  I can’t emphasize this enough. Meat should always be allowed to rest before cutting into it. This allows the juices to be redistributed throughout the meat and the fibers to relax. This will result in your New York Steak being tender and juicy every time. Place your New York Steak on a warm plate and loosely cover with foil for 5 minutes. Don’t cover it tightly as it will make your steak sweat. 5 minutes is all you’ll need, you don’t want it to get cold.
• Make Sure your Pan is Hot:  You want to really sear the outside of your steak and create a golden crust. Make sure your pan and oil are hot.
• Use a High Smoke Oil: To produce an ideal crust you’ll want a high smoke oil, such as canola, grape-seed, peanut or avocado oil. This will produce the best flavor and texture. Lower smoke oils can ruin the flavor.
• Use Different Herbs:  New York Steak is the darling of steaks, it doesn’t necessarily need a lot of seasoning to taste great. But you can definitely make the steak to your liking using sage, rosemary, thyme, garlic or any grill seasonings and mixes you desire.

Temperatures For Your Ideal New York Steak

When you cook a steak, the best way to check the temperature is to use an instant read probe style thermometer. Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the steak to read its temperature. Remember that the best thing you can do for a steak, or any piece of meat is to let it rest. When it rests it will continue to rise in temperature, about 3-4 degrees at least. You will want to remove your steak right before it reaches its optimum temperature and let it finish cooking while it rests. This will result in the most succulent steak. I don’t recommend cooking your New York Steak above 150 degrees, as it will become dry and tough.

• Rare: 130 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium Rare: 135 degrees Fahrenheit
• For Medium: 145 degrees Fahrenheit
• Medium Well: 150 degrees Fahrenheit
• Well Done: 160 degrees Fahrenheit

Storing Your New York Steak

Steak is great for leftovers, it’s the warming up that can be tricky.

• Store: Keep the steak in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
• Reheat: The best way to warm up your steak without drying it out is to heat it low and slow. Use the oven and warm it up at 200 to 250 degrees till heated through. Or use the microwave at half power, full power will be too hot.

 

More Steak Recipes to Fall in Love With

Steak is a meal that can be cooked on a Tuesday night for no other reason then you want it. It can also turn a special occasion or holiday into something special. I love how versatile steak is, it can be used in so many dishes and in so many ways. For some of the best ways to eat steak, try one of these.

• Garlic Herb Butter Steak Bites with Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
• Perfect Air Fryer Steak With Garlic Herb Butter
• Amazingly Delicious Skillet Salisbury Steak
• World’s Best Steak Marinade

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New York Steak

Skillet seared New York Steak is one of the best steaks you'll ever have!  It's tender, juicy and full of flavor!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword new york steak, new york strip steak, steak

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 Steaks

Calories 1055kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 New York Steak Strips
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup butter
• 8 garlic cloves smashed
• Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs

Instructions

• Let the steaks rest for 30 minutes to come to room temperature. Salt and pepper to taste.
• In a medium sized skillet over medium high heat at the olive oil. Once it starts to smoke add the steaks to the skillet. Sear on all of the sides until they have a golden brown crust. Add the butter and let melt in the skillet. Add in the garlic and fresh sprigs.
• Reduce the heat to medium and let them cook until they reach the desired internal temperature. Spoon the butter over the steaks while they are cooking.

Notes

You can also finish the steaks off in the oven. Once you sear each side put the steaks in the oven at 425 degrees and cook until they reach the desired internal temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 1055kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 94g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 303mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1419IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg

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Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Healthy and easy, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps are so fresh and delicious! They are ready in under 30 minutes with a juicy chicken filling and crispy butterhead lettuce.

If there’s one thing that always a hit at the dinner table, it’s these Chicken Lettuce Wraps. In fact we have lots of lettuce wrap recipes on the site including Shrimp , Tex Mex, Asian and Turkey lettuce wraps that you should try.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you are looking for a low carb, healthy recipe that always delivers and tastes amazing, these Chicken Lettuce Wraps should be on the top of your list. It’s a great way to get protein in, it fills you up but is low on carbs. So you can eat extras I won’t tell! The filling is really versatile. You can use it with lettuce and serve it as these Chicken Lettuce Wraps, serve it with rice and turn it into an Asian rice bowl or even stuff it in rice paper for fresh and tasty spring rolls.

I also like to add veggies like carrots, bell peppers and mushrooms but that’s completely option. I have most of these ingredients in my pantry. If you don’t stock hoisin sauce, it’s a sweet, salty sauce with great depth of flavor that adds a lot of umami to Asian food, so it’s a must have and can be used for stir fries, fried rice , etc.

What you need to make Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps

This is an easy recipe that doesn’t need a ton of ingredients. You’ll need ground or diced chicken. I prefer ground chicken since it cooks up really fast and doesn’t need any extra prep.

In addition to this, you need a few more ingredients:

• Ginger
• Garlic
• Onions
• Hoisin Sauce
• Soy sauce
• Sriracha or any other Hot Sauce
• Rice Vinegar
• Toasted Sesame Oil
• Sugar
• Salt and Pepper
• Cornstarch

Best Lettuce for Lettuce Wraps

The most important ingredients in Lettuce Wraps is Lettuce obviously. You need a variety of lettuce that allows for a filling and can form a cup or wrap. For this particular purpose, I love butterhead lettuce for its wide leaves that really form the perfect base to hold all that filling. You can also use large Romaine Lettuce leaves or even Iceberg Lettuce if you like. Butterhead lettuce also has great flavor which is mild compared to some other varieties of lettuce that can be slightly bitter to taste.

Make sure to wash lettuce well, and then dry it with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture. Putting together these Chicken Lettuce Wraps is really quick and easy if you have all your prep in place beforehand. You only need a few minutes of cooking time since ground chicken cooks so fast. If you overcook it, it’ll just turn dry. You can make the filling before hand and it even freezes well. Then whenever you are ready to serve, just heat it up, lay out the lettuce, some extra hot sauce and everyone can dive in and make their own wraps! Sooo good!

More Asian Inspired Recipes

• Easy Asian Vegetable Stir Fry
• Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls
• Garlic Beef Broccoli Lo Mein
• Chicken Fried Rice
• Sticky Asian Glazed Chicken 

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Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Super easy, delicious chicken lettuce wraps that take only 30 minutes to put together and are a great healthy, low carb option!

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Asian American

Keyword asian lettuce wraps, chicken lettuce wraps, lettuce wraps

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 171kcal

Author Richa Gupta

Ingredients

• 1 pounds ground Chicken
• 1 Tablespoon Oil
• 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced Ginger
• 1/4 cup diced Onion
• 1/2 cup diced Carrots
• 1/2 cup diced Red Bell Peppers
• 12 Butterhead Lettuce Leaves

For the Sauce

• 2 Tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or any other hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 3 Tablespoon Water
• 1/2 teaspoon White Pepper Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• diced Spring Onions for garnishing

Instructions

• Whisk together all the ingredients listed under sauce and set aside
• Heat oil in a pan and add ginger, garlic and onions. Saute for about two minutes and add the carrots. Cook the carrots for another two minutes.
• Add bell peppers and cook for another minute on high heat and then add the ground chicken. Brown the chicken on high for 2 minutes. Add the sauce and mix and let this cook for 3-4 minutes till the liquid dries up and the chicken is cooked through
• Spoon the filling on a lettuce , make a wrap, top it with spring onions and eat immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3207IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

 

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Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles are the ultimate indulgence. The creamy (almost buttery) chocolate is rolled into balls then coated in a dusting of cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles!

Truffles are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any special occasion. If you love truffle recipes as much as we do, make sure to also check out these White Chocolate and Mint truffles!

Amazingly Delicious Chocolate Truffles

These chocolate truffles are a deliciously decadent treat and the perfect two-bite indulgence. Even though they’re very easy to make, they make every occasion feel special. They also make great gifts packaged in a pretty box!

What Is a Chocolate Truffle?

Truffles are indulgent treats. They’re made by rolling chocolate ganache into balls then dusting them with cocoa powder or chopped nuts. And don’t worry if chocolate ganache sounds complicated. It’s only a fancy word for chocolate that’s been melted in heavy (whipping) cream.

How To Make Easy Truffles

Chocolate truffles are the perfect dessert to make for a special occasion (like Valentine’s Day!), yet they’re so simple to make that you can enjoy them all year round. Making homemade chocolate truffles is really easy!

1. Pour some warm cream over chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Now do nothing! It’s important to let the chocolate and cream sit undisturbed for a few minutes.
3. After 5 minutes, add the vanilla and stir the chocolate then put the bowl into your fridge.
4. Once the ganache has hardened, scoop it into balls then roll the balls in cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles.

Favorite Truffle Toppings

The fun part about making chocolate truffles is choosing what to roll them in. Here are a few of our favorite things to make them look pretty:

• Cocoa powder: Traditional.
• Sprinkles: so many color options.
• Finely chopped nuts: pecans, pistachios, and walnuts are popular.
• Sanding sugar: makes them sparkly.
• Edible gold dust: for a glam look.
• Sweetened coconut: desiccated works best.
• Crushed dehydrated strawberries: pink and perfect for Valentine’s Day!

More Decadent Desserts

• Chocolate Torte
• No Bake Oreo Balls
• Hershey’s Cheesecake Brownies
• Mom’s Nanaimo Bars
• Chocolate Lava Cake with Salted Caramel

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Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles are the ultimate indulgence. The creamy (almost buttery) chocolate is rolled into balls then coated in a dusting of cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate truffles, truffles

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooling Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 38 Truffles

Calories 75kcal

Author Kristen Stevens

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dark chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Options for Rolling the Truffles:

• cocoa powder
• finely minced nuts
• sprinkles

Instructions

• Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put it into a medium-sized, heat-proof bowl.
• Warm the cream over medium heat. As soon as it starts to simmer, remove it from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. DO NOT MIX. Let the cream and chocolate sit for 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, add the vanilla (if using) and stir the chocolate.
• Place the chocolate into the fridge and let it cool for at least 2 hours.
• Once the chocolate is cool, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop it into balls.
• Place the toppings you choose into shallow bowls. Using your hands, roll the truffles into balls then roll the balls in the toppings so that they are well-coated. (See notes)

Notes

It's easiest (and the least messy) if you roll all the truffles into balls before you roll the balls in the toppings you choose. If you use nuts or sprinkles, roll each truffle a few times in your hand to soften the chocolate before rolling them in the nuts of sprinkles. It will help the toppings stick. This extra step isn't necessary if you use cocoa powder. 

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

 

 

 

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