why make this recipe
This cookie is quick and fun to make. It uses a cake mix and a few eggs. You get soft strawberry cookies with chocolate on top. It is a good treat for family or parties. If you like simple cookie swaps, try the chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies for another easy idea.
introduction
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies use a strawberry cake mix, eggs, and chocolate chips. The dough is easy to mix and chill. You bake small cookies, then dip them in melted chocolate. These cookies look nice and taste sweet.
In the middle of the baking day, you can also check a similar easy mix recipe like chewy maple cinnamon cookies with white chocolate for more ideas.
how to make Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies
Mix the cake mix and eggs, chill the dough, bake small rounds, and let them cool. Melt chocolate and dip each cookie halfway. Let the chocolate set. The full step list is below.
Ingredients :
- Chocolate chips
- Strawberry cake mix
- Eggs
Directions :
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix and eggs until well combined. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. Let cool completely. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Dip half of each cookie in the melted chocolate and place on a cooling rack to set. Enjoy your treats!
how to serve Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies
Serve at room temperature after the chocolate sets. Put them on a plate or a small tray. They go well with milk, tea, or coffee. For a party, arrange them on a platter with small doilies.
how to store Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies
Keep cookies in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for 2–3 days. For longer storage, put them in the fridge up to one week. Let chilled cookies come to room temperature before serving so the chocolate is soft.
tips to make Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies
- Chill the dough well so cookies hold shape when baking.
- Use a spoon to make even rounds for cookies.
- Melt chocolate slowly and stir often to keep it smooth.
- If the chocolate thickens, warm it a little in short bursts. Also try the chocolate blossom cookies for another chocolate-dipped idea.
variation (if any)
- Use white chocolate instead of dark or milk chocolate for a different look.
- Add a few drops of vanilla to the dough for extra flavor.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or freeze-dried strawberry pieces on the chocolate before it sets.
FAQs
Q: Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
A: Yes. You can use other fruit cake mixes but the taste will change.
Q: Do I need to chill the dough?
A: Chilling helps keep the cookie shape and makes baking easier.
Q: Can I melt the chocolate on the stove?
A: Yes. Use a double boiler or a small pot over low heat and stir until smooth.
Q: How do I stop the chocolate from cracking?
A: Let cookies cool slowly and keep them at room temperature. Avoid quick temperature changes.
Conclusion
For a photo guide and another take on chocolate-dipped strawberry cookies, see Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies • Bakerita.
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the strawberry cake mix and eggs until well combined.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip half of each cookie in the melted chocolate and place on a cooling rack to set.