Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Almond Buttercream
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies with Almond Buttercream. These soft and chewy sandwich cookies are the perfect balance of fruity sweetness from strawberry cake mix and a rich, creamy almond buttercream filling. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just because, this easy-to-make recipe will steal the show at any gathering. With their vibrant pink hue and luscious frosting, these cookies not only taste amazing but also look stunning on any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: About 18 sandwich cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box strawberry cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cups sanding sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- tsp almond extract
- 1/8 cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil until just mixed.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sanding sugar; place on the baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes until set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the almond buttercream, whip softened butter until fluffy, then add salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, heavy cream, and gradually incorporate powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble cookies by piping buttercream onto half of the cooled cookies and topping with another cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg