Easy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Easy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies are a delightful treat combining soft, strawberry-flavored cookies with a creamy, fruity filling. Perfect for spring gatherings or a sweet snack, they’re simple to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 15.25-oz box strawberry cake mix
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons pureed strawberries
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Add the strawberry cake mix to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
3. Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
4. Step 4: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form the chilled dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Step 6: To prepare the filling, beat the pureed strawberries and softened cream cheese together in a medium bowl until smooth.
7. Step 7: Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, beating until the filling reaches your desired consistency.
8. Step 8: Use a piping bag or a knife to spread the filling onto the bottom side of half the cookies. Top each filled cookie with another cookie to form a sandwich.

Tips & Variations

• For a stronger strawberry flavor, fold in some finely chopped fresh strawberries into the filling.
• You can substitute the strawberry cake mix with a yellow or vanilla cake mix and add 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder for a natural flavor boost.
• If you prefer a firmer filling, chill the cream cheese mixture for 10-15 minutes before assembling.
• For extra decoration, dust the finished cookies lightly with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted white chocolate.

Storage

Store the strawberry sandwich cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture. You can freeze the cookies without filling for up to 2 months; add filling after thawing.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade strawberry puree instead of store-bought?

Yes, fresh homemade strawberry puree works beautifully and adds a fresh, natural sweetness to the filling. Just puree fresh strawberries until smooth.

How do I prevent the filling from being too runny?

Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture until it reaches a spreadable but firm consistency. Also, chilling the filling before assembling helps it set better.

Easy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Strawberry Sandwich Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sandwich cookies, featuring soft and flavorful strawberry cookie shells made from strawberry cake mix, filled with a creamy strawberry-flavored cream cheese filling. Perfect for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat anytime, these cookies are simple to make and deliciously satisfying.

• Author: Caleb
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 20 sandwich cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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For the Cookie Shells:

• 15.25-oz box strawberry cake mix
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

• 3 tablespoons pureed strawberries
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and creamy.
2. Combine with Cake Mix: Gradually add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients and beat until the dough is well combined and holds together uniformly.
3. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for at least one hour to firm up, which will make shaping the cookies easier and help them maintain their shape during baking.
4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
5. Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or clean hands, form the chilled dough into balls approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet spaced at least 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading.
6. Bake the Cookie Shells: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once done, remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the pureed strawberries and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
8. Sweeten the Filling: Slowly add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, 3 to 4 cups, mixing until the filling reaches your desired sweetness and a spreadable consistency.
9. Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Use a piping bag or a knife to spread the strawberry cream cheese filling evenly on the bottom side of half the cooled cookie shells. Top each filled cookie with another cookie to form a sandwich.

Notes

• For an extra smooth filling, strain the pureed strawberries to remove seeds before mixing.
• Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• Let the cookies come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
• You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen (thawed) for the puree if fresh are unavailable.

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