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Neapolitan cookies

Published February 8, 2019 Last Modified January 27, 2025 By GreedyEats

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Neapolitan Cookies Recipe using cake mix includes three best flavors in one cookie. Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate. This Cookie dough comes together in 5 minutes!

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Neapolitan Cookies with cake mix with three great flavors and some sprinkles on a plate.

When vanilla meets strawberry! These cookies are one of my favorite recipes since these are Cake Mix Cookies. Unbelievably soft, puffy, oh-so-chewy, simple and easy. Hello convenience! And the flavor? Oh so satisfying!!

Jump to:
  • These Cake mix cookies are:
  • How to make these Italian cookies:
  • Melting Chocolate for Cookies:Β 
  • Tips to make these cookies thick and puffy:
  • Recipe Variation:
  • Tips for perfect Cookies:
  • More Desserts you will love:
  • Recipe

These Cake mix cookies are:

  • Super soft and tender in the centers
  • Oh-so-chewy on the edges
  • Use strawberry cake mix and vanilla cake mix
  • Dipped in melted dark chocolate
  • Topped with valentines sprinkles
  • Completely irresistible πŸ˜‰

Have you ever made cookies from cake batter? If not, you are in for an amazing treat. Not only they are easy to make, these also use a very few ingredients. And flavor choices are countless!

Top with sprinkles, or sparkling sugar, dip in chocolate, OMG Nutella(!), coat with nuts. Go crazy. Have fun! They are your cookies.

Soft and chewy Cake mix Neapolitan Cookies with strawberry, vanilla and chocolate flavors.

I dunk mine in chocolate.

And nope, I did not stop there!

Valentines is around the corner. How could I forget hearts where chocolate and strawberries are involved! Tell me I did right.

How to make these Italian cookies:

  1. Make the dough from these two cake mixes (strawberry and vanilla) separately.
  2. Dump some vegetable oil, eggs and leavener in both the mixes.
  3. Mix using a hand mixer to combine and form dough. You can also make the dough using a wooden spoon or even a whisk. I told ya, this one is a super easy cookie dough.
  4. Form mounds and roll them roughly, you will get approximately 24 balls from each flavor.
  5. Make cookie balls rolling both doughs together in your palm, making sure you get half vanilla and half strawberry on top of each ball. Now this step is just for the looks. Even if you can't roll them to look perfect, they will still taste the same, promise!
  6. Quickly chill the cookie dough balls in freezer as your oven preheats. This step will ensure your cookies bake thick and puffy.
  7. Bake, till the cookies are done.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool down completely and then dip β…“ of the cookie in melted chocolate.
  9. Top with sprinkles quickly or else the chocolate will set. Now take a big bite!

Told ya, it's super simple!

Rolling cookie dough balls and dipping baked cookies in melted chocolate.

Melting Chocolate for Cookies: 

Chocolate slabs or even melting wafers can be used for these cookies. To melt chocolate,  you can either melt in microwave or even a double boiler can be used.

I prefer to melt mine in microwave. Chop chocolate in small chunks and microwave it for a minute. Now stir well and microwave in 15-30 seconds increments till the chocolate is completely melted.

Allow the chocolate to cool down a bit (for about a minute or so) before dipping baked cookies in it.

If you notice that your chocolate is thickening more than your liking, you can add a teaspoon of coconut oil to it. After adding oil, melt the chocolate again and mix quickly before dipping more cookie in it.

Tips to make these cookies thick and puffy:

  1. Roll your cookie dough on taller side and don't press them in the center
  2. Quickly chill them in the freezer till these balls are firm to touch
  3. Don't over bake them, even when they appear soft in the center. The cookies will firm up a lot more as they cool down.
A stack of thick, soft and thick Neapolitan Cookies using Cake Mix.

There's truly nothing better than sinking your teeth into a soft, puffy and tender cookie filled with strawberry and vanilla flavors. Dip them in a pool of melty chocolate and you've got some pretty cookies!

Is this a dream or what??

Recipe Variation:

If you don't want to go through the hassle of melting and dunking cookies in chocolate and wait for the cookies to set, try this instead.

Get 3 boxes of cake mixes. Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate as well. Make three separate doughs. Then make about 1 tablespoon sized balls from each dough. Grab one ball from each dough flavor and form one cookie dough ball by rolling them in your palm together.

Bake these cookies at 350 deg F for about 10-12 minutes or till they appear fluffy. Don't be tempted to brown them too much. Or else you will end up with overbaked and dry cookies.

Allow the cookies to set on the cookie tray for sometime. About 8-10 minutes. This step will help the cookies firm up quite a bit.

Then set them on a wire rack to allow them to cool completely.

A stack of thick, soft and puffy Neapolitan Cookies dunked in chocolate and topped with blue hearts sprinkles.

Tips for perfect Cookies:

  • Always bake a test cookie first: Whenever I set out to make cookies in large batches, I always bake one cookie in the beginning to check how much it is spreading, how is the flavor. Or how much the cookie puffs up. Because there is always room for improving the dough if there is a problem with the baked cookie.In this case if you notice your cookies are spreading to much or are baking flat, chill that dough! Now you can do so in refrigerator for a few hours or if you are impatient like me, set the dough balls in the freezer till they get super firm to touch. Now these are ready for oven. Should not take more than 15-20 minutes.
  • Always bake on the middle rack: Every oven has hot spots. Or even when you place baking trays/pans too close to one of the heating elements, that side (the side closer to heating element) starts baking pretty faster than the other sides.You don't want that. We want to promote even baking. So center of the middle rack is always the apt spot for baking. 
  • Don't wait for your cookies to change color for this recipe: These cookies will have done baking when you noticed they all have puffed up well. If you wait for them to get a brown color, by that time your cookies would have overbaked. So avoid this mistake by all means.

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Recipe

A stack of thick and puffy Neapolitan Cookies dunked in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

Neapolitan cookies

Neapolitan cookies recipe using cake mix includes three best flavors in one cookie. Strawberry, Vanilla and Chocolate!
5 from 22 votes
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Chilling time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Neha

Equipment

  • Cookie tray
  • Parchment Paper/Silicone Baking mats
  • Cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • Β½ Cup Oil (divided)
  • 4 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder (divided)
  • 1 and Β½ Cups Melted chocolate
  • Β½ Cup Sprinkles (optional, but pretty)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 deg F and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper/silicone baking mat and set aside.
  • Take two mixing bowls. Add vanilla mix in one and strawberry cake mix to another. Now add ΒΌ cup of oil, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 2 eggs to each cake mix.
  • Mix using a hand mixer or you can make use of a whisk or wooden spoon to form a dough. Dough will appear sticky, but will be firm. Chill dough for a few minutes in freezer at this point if you find it way too sticky to work with.
  • Divide both the doughs into 24 balls using a cookie scoop. Take a ball of vanilla and a ball of strawberry dough and roll them together.
  • Repeat with the remaining balls, till all the dough is used up.
  • You will have 24 cookie dough balls in the end. Place them on your pre-lined sheet and stick them in freezer for 10 minutes or until they are firm to touch.
  • Bake these for 9-10 minutes. Let them cool for a few minutes on baking tray and cool down on wire stand further. Melt some chocolate and dip the cooled cookies in it. Now place dipped cookies on a parchment lined tray again and allow the chocolate to set.
  • Top with sprinkles of choice immediately before the chocolate sets. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage Information:

  • The cookies will stay fresh for about 3-4 days at room temp covered tightly.
  • Both baked cookies and unbaked cookie dough balls can be frozen. Thaw baked cookies on the counter top overnight before serving. No need to thaw unbaked cookie dough balls. Just bake them for an extra minute.

Tips to make cake mix cookies thick and puffy:

  1. Roll your cookie dough on taller side and don't press them in the center.
  2. Quickly chill them in the freezer till these balls are firm to touch, as the oven preheats
  3. Don't over bake them, even when they appear soft in the center. The cookies will firm up as they cool down.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 279mg | Sugar: 21g
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Comments

  1. Beth

    May 31, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    These are my new favorite cookie recipe of any kind. I LOVE the texture of cake mix cookies, and I've always been a Neapolitan love. Fantastic cookies.

    Reply
  2. Ned

    May 31, 2023 at 1:20 pm

    5 stars
    So awesome for the upcoming holiday. I cannot wait to make these cookies again. My family loved them.

    Reply
  3. Dannii

    May 31, 2023 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    These were so fun to make. My kids loved them.

    Reply
  4. Tavo

    May 31, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    Hey there, I came across your post about Neapolitan cookies and I just had to leave a quick review. These cookies are an absolute delight! The combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors creates a perfect harmony on the taste buds. The texture is spot-on, with a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft, chewy center. It's clear that you put a lot of love and care into making these treats. I can't get enough of them! Thank you for sharing your recipe and bringing a little extra sweetness into my life. Keep up the amazing work!

    Reply
  5. Nathan

    May 31, 2023 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are adorable, easy to make, and so so tasty! Just the perfect combination of flavors. I'll be making these again for sure!

    Reply
  6. Scarlet

    June 24, 2020 at 9:23 am

    I love Italian cookies! I can't wait to try these Neapolitan cookies! Yummy!

    Reply
  7. Biana

    June 23, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    5 stars
    Such fun cookies, and what a great idea to use a cake mix!

    Reply
  8. Caitlyn Erhardt

    June 23, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    These are so fun and tasty! My son loved them and they were a huge hit!

    Reply
  9. Cate

    June 23, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    These cookies are SO cute! I love this idea, can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  10. Alex

    June 23, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    I wish I had one of these with my coffee! They would be perfect for entertaining - they're so pretty! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  11. Jeannette

    June 23, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    These are super adorable and I love how you used cake mix to make them! Perfect for a treat! Thanks for sharing πŸ˜€

    Reply
  12. Daniela

    May 20, 2019 at 12:25 am

    Super fun and festive cookies! Love all the colors too! Thanks so much for sharing :)!!!

    Reply
  13. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

    May 19, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    5 stars
    This is so genius! I am definitely making this soon! Bookmarked! Thanks for the recipe πŸ™‚

    Reply
  14. Lorie

    May 19, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    Shortcuts are my thing when it comes to baking. Using cake mix in these cookies is so clever and simple. That’s what I need!

    Reply
  15. Chef and Steward

    May 19, 2019 at 10:31 am

    5 stars
    Who would have thought of mixing these flavours in a cookie? Wow! This will definitely be fun for a kid's party!

    Reply
  16. Amanda Mason

    May 18, 2019 at 9:59 pm

    5 stars
    No - I've never made cookies from cake mix but looks like I've been missing out! These look absolutely amazing! My kids are going to go nuts when they see these!

    Reply
  17. lauren

    May 18, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Strawberry anything is always my go to flavor. The combo of neapolitan flavors in one cookie is such a great pairing. A little fruit, a little sweet and a little chocolate. Definitely a winner.

    Reply
  18. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

    May 18, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    So festive and perfect for summer! I love using cake mixes as a short cut in baking cookies!

    Reply
  19. Sharon

    May 18, 2019 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    One of my favorite ice cream recipes in cookie form, I'm in! These look so delicious.

    Reply
  20. Tammy

    May 17, 2019 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    You really kicked cake mix cookies up with these! They are so pretty and omg I would be in heaven right now if I had one. Definitely, need to give this a try!

    Reply
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