Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe (With Drink Mix, Not Fresh Berries!)
- Sarah Roberts
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
TL;DR: Quick Take on These Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookies
These roll-out strawberry cream cheese cookies bake up flat, hold their shape, and don’t spread—making them the perfect sugar cookie for decorating. With flavor from strawberry drink mix (no fresh fruit needed) and a smooth, buttery texture, they’re a dream base for royal icing or themed cookie sets.
Why Cookie Decorators Love This Strawberry Cream Cheese Cookie Recipe
If you've ever struggled with sugar cookies that puff, spread, or lose their shape—this recipe is your answer. These cookies are:
No chill required (though they can easily be frozen for working ahead)
Perfect for decorating with royal icing
Soft yet sturdy
And so cute when cut into strawberry shapes for spring and summer cookie sets
Plus, the flavor and color come from strawberry powdered drink mix, so you don’t have to worry about moisture from fresh berries messing up your dough.
Ingredients for Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll-Out Cookies
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
½ block cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract (or measure with your heart )
4 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
½ cup powdered strawberry drink mix (like Nestlé Strawberry Quik)
Baking Tip: I use this mixer with silicone paddle attachment for making dough and its so helpful!
How to Make Strawberry Shaped Cookies for Decorating
1. Cream the Butter, Cream Cheese & Sugar
In your stand mixer (I use a Kitchen Aid), beat until fluffy—about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in one egg at a time. Add vanilla (my heart usually says “a lot”).
3. Sift & Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and drink mix. Slowly combine with the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
4. Roll, Chill, and Cut
Roll between parchment, chill 15–20 minutes, then cut with your favorite shapes. I love these strawberry cookie cutters (affiliate).
5. Bake & Cool
Bake on parchment at 375°F for 6–8 minutes. Once the tops are matte and no longer shiny, they’re ready.
Best Tips for Royal Icing & Cookie Decorating Success
These cookies bake flat, making them ideal for sugar cookie decorating.
The surface is smooth and firm, a perfect canvas for wet-on-wet designs or delicate florals.
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Final Thoughts
These strawberry cream cheese cookies are more than just cute—they’re dependable, fun to make, and a total joy to decorate. Whether you're baking with your kids, creating your first decorated set, or building confidence to share your cookies with others, this recipe is a beautiful place to start. It’s the kind of cookie that makes you fall in love with the decorating process all over again.
Let me know if you give them a try—or better yet, tag me on Instagram @sarahgracecookieco so I can see your beautiful cookies and cheer you on! 💗
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