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Soft Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies

Soft Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies You'll Adore

Soft Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies are quick, delightful treats featuring a luscious almond buttercream filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix Duncan Hines is recommended.
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Sanding Sugar For rolling.
For the Almond Buttercream
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter Can use margarine.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract For rich aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Adjust quantity for thickness.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar For sweetness and thickness.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Cookie Sheet
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil; mix on medium speed until just blended.
  3. Roll the dough into balls, then roll in sanding sugar before placing on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes until edges are set and the centers remain soft; cool on a wire rack.
  5. Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then add salt, vanilla, almond extract, and heavy cream; mix until combined.
  6. Sift in powdered sugar and beat until buttercream is light and spreadable.
  7. Pipe buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent the almond buttercream from melting.

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