Description

Looking for a delightful, festive treat to make for Valentine’s Day or a special occasion? These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Cookies are just what you need! With the perfect combination of soft, cake-like cookies topped with chocolate-dipped strawberries, this dessert is a showstopper. Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s celebration, looking for Valentine’s Treats for School, or just want a sweet, romantic dessert, these cookies will be a hit.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box strawberry cake mix (or use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or use a gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free cookies)
12–15 fresh strawberries, washed and dried
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or your favorite type of chocolate)
1/4 cup heavy cream (for a smooth, creamy chocolate coating)
Sprinkles, colored sugar, or white chocolate drizzle (optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and flour. Stir until a soft cookie dough forms.
Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roll the dough into balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the sheet.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the chocolate-covered strawberries. Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the strawberry. Let any excess chocolate drip off, then place the strawberries on a parchment-lined tray. Repeat until all strawberries are dipped.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, place a chocolate-covered strawberry on top of each cookie. You can drizzle any leftover chocolate over the cookies or add sprinkles or colored sugar for extra flair.

Notes

To ensure the cookies stay soft and cake-like, be sure not to overbake them. They should look slightly underbaked in the center when you remove them from the oven.
For the best dough consistency, use butter that is softened to room temperature. This helps the dough come together smoothly.
Let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping the strawberries, so it’s thick enough to coat the berries without running off too quickly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Cake Cookies, Valentine's Day Cookies, Strawberry Cake, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries