Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

This Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe is so simple, using only 3 ingredients and just 20 minutes to make.  Using your favorite brand of cake mix, this super-easy cookie recipe is one you can enjoy for the holidays, like Valentine's Day or Christmas, but easy enough to make any time of the year.

Love cake mix recipes? Also, try my Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, and Cake Mix Cookie Bars.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe

I just love these Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies.  This 3-ingredient recipe can be made with pantry staples in less than 20 minutes.   If you want a sweet treat with minimal effort, this is for you.  The cookies come out soft and tender every time, with lots of delicious flavor.  The gorgeous red velvet color is perfect for the holidays, including Valentine's Day or even Christmas.  If you aren't familiar with Red Velvet Cake or the red velvet flavor, it's a Southern-style cake known for its rich red color.  The flavor is filled with buttermilk, with undertones of rich cocoa and a touch of vanilla. Hunter's favorite color is red, so he is a big fan of red velvet!  If you are too, these are the cookies you have to make again and again.

Using a cake mix to cut down on baking prep time is such a great hack.  My kids love to bake, and with sports and scouts, our days are full, so it's nice to use a bit of a shortcut in the kitchen when the boys want to bake.  If you haven't tried cake mix cookies yet, you can also try my Chocolate Peppermint Cake Mix Cookies, Cake Mix Cookies, and Cake Mix Cookie Bars.

Can you turn boxed cake mix into cookies?

Yes, it is so easy to turn boxed cake mix, including red velvet, into cookies. To make cookies instead of a cake, you modify the recipe using this recipe instead of the one on the box and make cookies.   You will need a different amount of things like eggs and oil.  You will just use the cake mix powder to make these cookies.  No one will know they are not made from scratch!

Why You'll Love this Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe...

• Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are made with just 4 ingredients.  I LOVE a good shortcut recipe like this one.
• You can use your favorite type of red velvet cake mix.
• Even if you aren't a baker, you can do this!  They are easy and fuss-free.
• They come out light, fluffy, and delicious every time.
• You can mix up the mix-ins, including chocolate chips and even your favorite nuts.
• You could also add cream cheese icing or roll them in powdered sugar.

Ingredients:

Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.

• Red Velvet Cake Mix: You will need this rich red velvet cake mix for this recipe.  Look for the 15.25 box of cake mix to get the right proportions for the cookies to bake properly.  This is the easiest way to make red velvet cookies!  I tested with Duncan Hines.
• Eggs:  I use large eggs in my baking.  To make sure you don't get any shell bits in your cookies, break them into a small bowl first. Use room temperature eggs for the best baking results.
• Oil: I used vegetable oil in testing this recipe, but you can substitute it with olive oil or melted coconut oil if you prefer.  If you are feeling extra indulgent, you can use slightly cooled, melted butter.  You just need some sort of oil.
• White Chocolate Chips: I love how white chocolate pairs with red velvet, but feel free to use plain chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or leave them out.

Instructions:

This is an overview of the instructions for these Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies; the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.

Step One: Prepare the Dough

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray your cookie sheet or baking sheet with cooking spray.  For easy clean up, you can also use parchment paper or silicone mats.
3. You can make these in just one bowl! In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg and oil until combined.
4. Add the red velvet cake mix and stir until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips into the batter.  If the dough feels too sticky to work with, chill it in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step Two: Bake the Red Velvet Cookies

1. Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop, spoon the 1-inch cookie dough ball into balls.  Roll dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets. For extra-pretty cookies, add a few extra white chocolate chips on top of the balls.
2. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the middle is cooked.
3. Allow the cookies to cool for a second and transfer them to a cooling wire rack.
4. Once cooked, put them in an airtight container for storage.

Pro Baking Tips:

• Use a cookie scoop for easy preparation and uniform-sized cookies.
• Use baking sheets that aren't warm or hot.  Otherwise, the cookies can spread too much before baking.
• If the dough is sticky and hard to work with, refrigerate it for 30 minutes.  This red velvet dough is stickier than other cake mix cookie doughs.  If it's chilled a bit, it will be easier to form balls of cookie dough.
• Put the dough in the fridge between batches of baking.
• Don't overbake the cookies.  They will not brown.  You want them to still have a soft texture.
• You can make the dough for the red velvet cake cookies ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to a day before baking.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Variations

I love this Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.

• Make Frosted Cookies: You can easily leave out the chocolate chips and use your favorite cream cheese frosting.
• Make Sandwich Cookies: Use two cookies and cream cheese frosting to make sandwich cookies.
• Add Nuts: You can easily add your favorite chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts.
• Cake Mix: You can mix up the cake using plain, chocolate cake mix, devil's food, strawberry, or white cake mix.

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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Julie Wunder

This Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies recipe is so simple, using only 3 ingredients and just 20 minutes to make.  Using your favorite brand of cake mix, this super-easy cookie recipe is one you can enjoy for the holidays, like Valentine's Day or Christmas, but easy enough to make any time of the year.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray your cookie sheets with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and then add the oil until combined.
• Add the cake mix and stir until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.
• Using a mini ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, put about 1 tablespoon of cookie spaced out on the baking sheets.
• Bake for 9-11 minutes until cooked in the middle. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool for a few minutes before eating.

Notes

Storage and Leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

Make Ahead

You can make this dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate it until ready to bake.

Freezing

These cookies freeze well.  Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Easy Red Velvet Cookies, Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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