Mini Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Labneh Frosting
When you want to make pretty little treats for a party, but can’t bring yourself to put in the effort, what will come to your rescue? These mini dark chocolate cake mix cookies with labneh frosting. The combination of flavors here is so, so perfect!
We all know making cake mix cookies is a genius hack for the busy lot, and no one needs to know your secret…
If you enjoy my dark chocolate recipes, such as super moist dark chocolate banana bread, dark chocolate walnut brownie cupcakes (with crackly tops!) and dark chocolate cake with dark chocolate sour cream frosting, then you are sure to love this one!
Why I love this recipe
- No expertise required, perfect for beginners
- Look so adorable that you almost can’t eat them (I said almost)
- You can gobble down a dozen in a go
- Come together in a jiffy – so, so quick!
- Perfect activity to do with your little ones
Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Labneh Frosting: Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Cake Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use canola)
Labneh Frosting
- 1 cup labneh
- 3 tablespoons thick honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 drops of strawberry essence (optional)
- Red food color gel (as needed)
Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Labneh Frosting: Method
Cookie Method
- First, preheat your oven and line baking sheets with parchment paper
- Mix the ingredients with using a spatula, wooden spoon or a hand mixer.
- Use 1 measuring teaspoon to scoop them out and arrange on the baking sheet
- Pick each of the scooped dough and quickly roll between palms of your hands to give a more rounded shape
- Bake for 10 minutes at 180c.
- Let them cool a bit before you use a flat spatula to take them off the parchment paper
- Cool completely before icing your cookies
Labneh Frosting Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Using a rubber spatula, transfer the frosting to a Ziploc bag and seal. Make a small cut at one of the lower ends of the ziploc bag and frost your cookies.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
When can I serve mini dark chocolate cake mix cookies?
- Parties
- Tea Time Snack
- Potluck
- Themed parties (just switch the color of the frosting to match the theme of your party)
- Dessert
- Picnics
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How do I store cake mix cookies?
In an airtight box, and refrigerate due to the perishable nature of the frosting. Unfrosted cookies can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for 3 days.
Recipe of Mini Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Labneh Frosting:
Mini Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies with Labneh Frosting
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Cake Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil I use canola
Labneh Frosting
- 1 cup labneh
- 3 tablespoons thick honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 drops of strawberry essence optional
- Red food color gel as needed
Instructions
Cookie Method
- First, preheat your oven to 180°C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. You will need more than one large baking sheet, or make these cookies in batches.
- In a large bowl, mix the ingredients with using a rubber spatula until dough forms.
- Refrigerate dough 15 to 30 minutes or as needed for easier handling, if it is hot where you live.
- Use 1 measuring teaspoon to scoop them out and arrange on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Pick each scooped dough and quickly roll between palms of your hands to give a more rounded shape
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set.
- Let them cool a bit before you use a flat spatula to take them off the parchment paper.
- Cool completely on a cooling rack before icing your cookies
- Store tightly covered in an air-tight container. You can keep unfrosted cupcakes at room temperature but refrigerate frosted cookies.
Labneh Frosting Method
- In a medium bowl, whisk to combine all ingredients.
- Using a rubber spatula, transfer the frosting to a Ziploc bag and seal.
- Make a small cut at one of the lower ends of the ziploc bag and frost your cookies
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
Did you try this recipe?
I would love to know how it turned out for you! 🙂 Leave a comment below, and post a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #theovenist.
