Strawberry lemonade cookies made with strawberry cake mix and a sweet lemon glaze are the perfect addition to this year’s cookie tray!
This recipe for easy strawberry lemonade cookies is so simple to make and full of delicious nostalgic flavor! Serve it with other sweet favorites like donut sugar cookies, key lime pie cookies, and raspberry cheesecake cookies.
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 Only 4 ingredients and so simple to make.
📌 Soft, chewy, and oh so delicious.
📌 Easy to make and freeze, do a double batch and save some for later!
Strawberry Lemonade Cake Mix Cookie Ingredients
- Cake mix – Strawberry flavored cake mix, not prepared.
- Eggs – Large eggs.
- Oil – Any mild vegetable oil will work.
- Glaze – Powdered sugar, lemon extract, milk or cream.
- Optional – Sprinkles.
Step-by-step directions to make strawberry cake mix cookies with lemon glaze
⭐ First, combine cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until all ingredients are incorporated and batter forms. Batter will be sticky.
⭐ Then, with a cookie scoop or spoon, drop batter onto a lined baking sheet. I like to roll them into balls after they’re dropped, but this isn’t required.
⭐ Next, bake until just barely done so they stay nice and soft, cool on a wire rack. While cookies are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon extract in a small bowl, slowly add heavy cream until desired thickness is reached.
⭐ Finally, dip the tops of your cookies into the lemon glaze and immediately top with sprinkles before the glaze sets.
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
Can you make strawberry lemonade cookies ahead of time?
Yes! You can make and bake the cookies a few days ahead, or prep by making the dough in advance and keeping it in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to bake.
What frosting for strawberry lemonade cake mixcookies?
We’ve topped these cookies with a delicious glaze made of confectioner’s sugar, lemon extract, and milk.
What kind of cake mix for strawberry lemonade cookies recipe?
Definitely a strawberry cake mix for this one! You do not need to prepare the batter, you’ll just want the dry mix.
Storage and leftovers
How long do strawberry cookies with lemon glaze last?
These will keep 3- 4 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
Can you freeze the cookies?
Yes! To freeze the baked cookies, allow them to cool completely then store in a freezer safe air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. We find it works best to freeze before frosting whenever possible.
To freeze the dough, form into balls and roll in dough, then place in a freezer safe airtight container and separate layers with parchment paper.
Tips, tricks, and frequently asked questions
✅ Make sure not to overbake. In fact, these cookies should be just barely done so they stay soft and light.
✅ Bake on a lined baking sheet (with a silicone mat or parchment paper) or use a well greased cookie sheet (I prefer silpat!) to make sure the cookies don’t stick.
✅ If you want the frosting to be pipeable, continue to beat in confectioners sugar until you reach a pipeable consistency.
What to eat with strawberry lemon glazed cookies (serving suggestions)
Enjoy these yummy cookies after a delicious meal of tuna casserole, bacon wrapped asparagus, and 7 layer salad!
More delicious cookie recipes
- Key lime pie cookies
- Raspberry cheesecake cookies
- Classic butter cookies
- Banana cake mix cookies
- Kentucky butter cake cookies recipe
- See all our easy cookie recipes!
Other awesome strawberry recipes
- Homemade strawberry milkshake
- Strawberry fluff
- Strawberry pretzel salad
- Strawberry pie with real crust
- Strawberry daiquiri recipe
- See all our strawberry recipe ideas!
Tools we love
- Baking sheets – This set is perfect, we use them for everything from roasting, to baking, and even serving.
- Silicone baking mats – I always always always line with these, nothing sticks!
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How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
Ingredients
COOKIES
- 1 box strawberry cake mix not prepared
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup oil any mild vegetable oil
GLAZE/TOPPING
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 - 4 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
- optional yellow sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine cake mix, eggs, and oil in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until batter forms.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon sized cookies onto a lined baking sheet and, if desired, roll into a ball.
- Bake at 350° F for 10 – 12 minutes until cookies are just barely done. Allow to cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are cooling, use a fork to whisk together powdered sugar and lemon extract in a small bowl. Slowly add milk or cream until desired thickness is reached.
- When cookies are cooled completely, dip the tops of the cookies into the glaze and then add sprinkles immediately, before glaze sets.
Notes
Nutrition
If you love lemon, try our lemon poke cake recipe next!
Strawberry Lemonade Cookies
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Jessica says
Oh my goodness, they were SOOOO good! I made a double batch and they were a HIT, and gone within a couple of hours.
Kristen says
These made such a good treat for my kids, they loved them. They also were super easy to make.
Laura Reese says
These cake mix cookies were so easy and delicious! Love the mix of strawberries and lemon!