Cake Mix Neapolitan Cookies Recipe
Neapolitan Cookies are so much fun because who wouldn’t love the combination of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry? The very best part about these Cake Mix Neapolitan cookies is that they are so easy to make because they start with cake mix but it is the chocolate dip that takes them over the top. Keep scrolling to see how you can make them too!
I can’t decide if the best part of these cookies are the flavors or colors. Look at how beautiful these babies are?
I remember being little and eating Neapolitan ice cream. I would always try to keep the flavors separate so that I could eat one at a time.
But not these cookies, I think they are best ate with a little bit of each flavor in every bite.
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How to make Neapolitan Cookies with cake mix
You will need a vanilla and strawberry cake mix for these cookies. Mix each one up separately.
All you need to add is 1/3 cup of oil and a couple of eggs for each mix. Remember to whisk the dry cake mix and remove any lumps because they are impossible to get rid of once the dough is made.
I prefer to use a hand mixer to combine the dough but it can easily be done by hand.
I couldn’t help but show you a photo of the strawberry cookie dough. Look at the color! I am in love!
To assemble the cookies, scoop a mound of each cookie dough. I used a small cookie scoop for this job but you could use a heaping teaspoon.
Rolling Neapolitan Cookies
To get a smooth texture on the cookies, roll each mound of dough into a smooth round.
Then take one mound of each dough {vanilla and strawberry} and roll them together. The better you combine them into one cookie the better they will bake together.
Use the same technique as these fun Brookies.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies are set. It is so important to not over bake them.
Remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
When the cookies are cooled it is time to melt the chocolate. I used dark chocolate melting wafers. Start at 1 minute in the microwave, stir and add 30 second increments until your chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
How to dip Neapolitan Cookies in Melted Chocolate
Once the chocolate is melted, dip each cookie half way into it and then remove.
Place them onto a parchment {or wax paper} lined baking sheet until the chocolate sets up completely. Once the chocolate has hardened, the cookies are ready to serve.
I love these cookies because they are fancy enough for your holiday dessert table but still easy enough for a busy weeknight.
We can all use a few recipes like that. Recipes that work for a number of occasions and that we know everyone will love.
They are tri-colored, they are multi-flavored, they are delicious and ready in no time! Neapolitan Cookies are just what you have been looking for.
Do you love easy cookies? Try these cake mix cookies…
- Brookies
- Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
- Boston Cream Pie Cookie Bites
- Hostess Cupcake Cookies
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Cake Mix Neapolitan Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Vanilla Cookie Dough
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Strawberry Cookie Dough
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate melting wafers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
Vanilla Cookie Dough
- Combine vanilla cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil, mix until completely incorporated using a handheld mixer {or by hand}. NOTE: Dough will be thick.
Strawberry Cookie Dough
- Combine strawberry cake mix, eggs and vegetable oil, mix until completely incorporated using a handheld mixer {or by hand}. NOTE: Dough will be thick.
Making Cookies
- Using a small cookie scoop, get an even mound of each dough. Roll each mound separately to get smooth rounds of dough. Then roll both dough mounds together in your hand, being sure to keep the cookie half and half, until you get the right shape. Place 8 cookies on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet. Bake your cookies for 9-11 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let them set on cookie sheet for 10 minutes. This will allow cookies to cool and set up. Don't skip this step, it is very important. Continue until all of your cookies are baked.
- Once your Neapolitan cookies have cooled, melt chocolate wafers for 1 minute and stir. Continue to microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Dip each cookie half way into the chocolate and place chocolate covered cookie onto a parchment lined cookie sheet to set. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
