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Soft, sweet, and bursting with strawberry flavor, these 3-ingredient cookies start with a boxed cake mix for the easiest (and cheapest!) homemade treat. Perfect for satisfying cookie cravings without breaking the bank.
Why You’ll Love These
Only 3 ingredients – Cake mix, eggs, and oil
Ready in 15 minutes – Faster than store-bought!
Under $4 for 18 cookies – Dollar Tree hack for the win
Creamy surprise – Add a dollop of icing for extra decadence
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (Dollar Tree or any brand)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tub cream cheese icing (Dollar Tree or any brand, optional for topping)
(Optional: White chocolate chips or freeze-dried strawberries for mix-ins!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, and oil until smooth (dough will be thick).
2. Bake
- Roll dough into 2-tbsp balls and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set (centers will look soft).
- Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
3. Decorate (Optional)
Pro Tips
For gooey centers: Underbake by 1 minute.
Thicker cookies? Chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
No icing? Dust with powdered sugar instead.
Variations
- Lemon: Use lemon cake mix + glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp lemon juice).
- Chocolate chip: Add ½ cup chocolate chips to the dough.
- Funfetti: Use vanilla cake mix + rainbow sprinkles.
Cost Breakdown (Dollar Tree Edition)
- Strawberry cake mix: $1.25
- Icing: $1.25
- Eggs/oil: ~1.50(pantrystaples)∗∗Total∗∗:∗∗1.50(pantrystaples)∗∗Total∗∗:∗∗4 for 18 cookies** (vs. $5+ for store-bought!)
Storage
- Room temp: 3 days in an airtight container (un-iced).
- Freeze: Baked cookies for 1 month (thaw before icing).
Yield: 18 cookies
Warning: Your boyfriend will ask for these weekly
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies (Budget-Friendly!)
Description
Soft, sweet, and bursting with strawberry flavor, these 3-ingredient cookies start with a boxed cake mix for the easiest (and cheapest!) homemade treat. Perfect for satisfying cookie cravings without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
-
1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix (Dollar Tree or any brand)
-
2 large eggs
-
⅓ cup vegetable oil
-
1 tub cream cheese icing (Dollar Tree or any brand, optional for topping)
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
-
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
-
In a bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, and oil until smooth (dough will be thick).
2. Bake
-
Roll dough into 2-tbsp balls and place 2 inches apart on the sheet.
-
Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set (centers will look soft).
-
Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
3. Decorate (Optional)
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Once cooled, spread or pipe cream cheese icing on top.
-
Add sprinkles or crushed freeze-dried strawberries for extra flair!
