Description
Romantic Valentine’s Day Cake Mix Cookies blend sweet simplicity with festive charm. Pink-glazed treats offer quick dessert magic that delights partners and friends with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz/432 g) vanilla or white cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 mL) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (75 g) Valentines M&Ms or chocolate candies
- ½ cup (75 g) Valentines Day-themed sprinkles
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for optimal cookie performance.
- Dough Creation: Combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, blending until a smooth, consistent dough forms with no dry pockets.
- Festive Enhancement: Gently fold sprinkles and M&Ms throughout the dough, ensuring vibrant color distribution and sweet bursts in every bite.
- Shaping Technique: Scoop uniform dough balls using a tablespoon, arranging them on prepared baking sheets with two-inch intervals to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Baking Process: Flatten each cookie slightly with fingertips or the back of a spoon, creating an even surface for uniform cooking and attractive presentation.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain soft, watching carefully to achieve perfect texture and prevent over-browning.
- Cooling Strategy: Let cookies rest on baking sheets for five minutes to set structure, then transfer to wire cooling racks to complete cooling and develop optimal texture.
- Serving Suggestion: Present cookies immediately or package in decorative containers for a charming Valentine’s Day treat that captures the spirit of the holiday.
Notes
- Select High-Quality Cake Mix: Choose a premium cake mix with vibrant color and fresh ingredients for richer, more delectable cookies.
- Control Sprinkle Distribution: Gently fold sprinkles to prevent color bleeding and maintain their decorative appearance throughout the dough.
- Monitor Baking Time Carefully: Watch cookies closely during the 9-11 minute window, as ovens vary; aim for golden edges and soft centers to prevent dryness.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute vegetable oil with applesauce for lower-fat version or use gluten-free cake mix to accommodate different dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 151
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg