Soft Strawberry Cake Mix Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients

• 15.25 oz strawberry cake mix
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbs milk
• 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 Prise Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, softened butter, egg, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until well blended. The dough will be thick.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture for a softer texture. If using, fold in the white chocolate chips to enhance the sweetness and flavor.
4. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart as they will spread.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden. The centers may still look soft; this is okay as they will firm up while cooling.
6. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Adjust the thickness by adding more milk for a thinner consistency or more powdered sugar for a thicker consistency.
8. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread about 1-2 teaspoons of frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
9. For a fresh touch, you can add a slice of fresh strawberry on top of each cookie sandwich.
10. Serve the soft strawberry cake mix sandwich cookies immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy the delightful cookie experience!