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Gluten Free Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

The sweet taste of strawberry cake but in the form of a cookie. These NEED to be on your 'cookies to make' list!

gluten free cookies on a plate with fresh strawberries

Everyone needs a classic cookie in their toolbox. One that never fails to elicit Mmmm’s and Wow’s with every bite. Well this one seriously needs to be on your top 10 cookie baking list. It’s perfectly sweet, is quick and easy and looks amazing on a cookie platter. And, best of all, it starts with a simple cake mix!


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These gluten free strawberry cake mix cookies are perfectly chewy and soft. Delicate and full of strawberry flavor.

How to Make the Best Gluten Free Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

(Strawberry) Cake mix

ingredients on a white countertop

The secret to these cake mix cookies starts with a yellow cake mix and a package of strawberry Jello. Betty Crocker was my go-to mix, so I can’t vouch for any others.

Here's where the magic happens: cake mix + strawberry Jello = strawberry cake mix! All you need is about ⅓ cup of strawberry Jello mixed right in with the ingredients. If you have a scale, it's 3 oz. Mix and viola - strawberry cookie batter!

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Portion the cookies

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Using a cookie scoop, portion each cookie onto a prepared baking pan lined with parchment paper.

Pro tip: Portion out all the cookies first before moving on to the next step…



Flatten them

pink cookies on a cookie sheet

This is the fun part. Once these brightly colored beauties are portioned out on the pan, it’s time to flatten them a tad. Using a plastic spatula, pat them down until they are smooth on the top and about ½ inch thick.

Baking time

Depending on the type of pan you use, these cookies bake anywhere from 9 – 11 minutes. Using an insulated pan puts you right at the 11 minute mark, a cookie sheet would be more like 9 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dipping these cookies in melted white, dark or milk chocolate is completely optional, but sure does add to an already delicious cookie!

And they’ll be ready faster than you can get your cooling racks out!

Recipe

cookies dipped in white chocolate and chocolate on a cookie sheet
Christine

Gluten Free Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies

5 from 3 votes
Delicious gluten free strawberry cookies that will make your guests swoon!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 91

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix Betty Crocker
  • 3 oz. strawberry Jello
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • melted white, dark or milk chocolate optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add cake mix, Jello, oil and eggs. Mix until combined.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, portion out cookies on the prepared pan.
  4. Using a plastic spatula, flatten each cookie.
  5. Bake for 9 – 11 minutes depending on size.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely.
  7. If desired, dip half of the cookie into melted white, milk or dark chocolate and let sit on wax paper.

Notes

  • Flatten these cookies slightly for optimal spread.
  • Baking time - depending on size, these cookies will bake anywhere from 9 - 11  minutes.
  • Dip in melted white chocolate, dark or milk chocolate for an added punch of flavor!

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19 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Thanks for the idea the recipe 👍I can only imagine how phenomenal they taste ....we will definitely love them !

  2. How is this recipe gluten free? The first ingredient on Betty Crocker Yellow cake mix is. “Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), ...” Did I miss something?

    1. Hi EJ,

      Thanks for asking - look for the GF cake mix - Definitely not the regular one.

      Hope that helps!

      Christine

  3. I made these using raspberry jello and then threw in some dairy free mini chocolate chips, to half the batter. Fabulous with chips and without.

    1. Hi Rebecca,

      True! I haven't found one certified GF, but if you do, please let me know!

      Thanks,

      Christine

        1. Hi,

          I haven't tried it with sugar free jello, but I bet it would work just great. The only thing to watch is the weight in sugar free jello is often a bit less than the regular one - so check that you have the same amount.

          Hope that helps!

          ~Christine

  4. Hi Christine,
    Is there an alternative in the UK to replace the Jello? It looks nothing like our Jelly.

    Many thanks
    Dave

    1. Hi Dave,

      Oh, I am not sure about what to suggest in the UK. I am sorry I can't be of more help, but I really am not sure.

      -Christine

  5. 5 stars
    Oh yes, This is what I'm talking about! Quick, easy and delicious. And by just changing up the strawberry jello, you can make so many other flavors and colors! I can create a rainbow of cookies now. What a great idea, thank you. These will be filling my cookie tins this year = )

  6. 5 stars
    These look amazing and I can't believe they're gluten free! Cookies from cake mixes are some of my favorites. They always seem to have the best consistency!

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