Ingredients
For the Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies:
1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sanding sugar (for rolling)
For the Almond Buttercream Filling:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6 cups powdered sugar
1/8 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Prepare the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until just combined.
- Place sanding sugar on a plate. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, form dough balls and roll them in the sanding sugar.
- Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes, until the cookies are set. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Prepare the Almond Buttercream Filling:
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, and heavy cream to the butter. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Once all sugar is added, increase to high speed and whip for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add more heavy cream as needed for consistency.
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Assemble the Sandwich Cookies:
- Pair cookies by size.
- Using a piping bag (or plastic bag with a snipped corner), pipe a generous amount of almond buttercream onto the flat side of one cookie.
- Place the matching cookie on top, pressing gently to form a sandwich.
- Repeat with the remaining cookies and buttercream.
Notes
For soft cookies, do not overbake them. Stick to the recommended baking time.
If sanding sugar isn’t available, granulated sugar works as a substitute.
The almond buttercream filling can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 sandwich cookies
- Calories: Approximately 245 kcal per sandwich cookie