Red velvet cookies from cake mix are everything you love about red velvet cake, in a thick and chewy cookie! Using a box of cake mix means you’ll only need 4 simple ingredients to make these chewy cookies! Such an easy recipe!
Red velvet cookies are gorgeous! There is something magical about that red color which makes them perfect for holidays, especially Valentine’s Day and Christmas. But, this is such an easy cookie recipe to throw together that you might want to start making them any time of the year!
Cake mix cookies are one of my favorite desserts! If you’re looking for another cake mix cookie recipe be sure to try Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies, Cake Mix Butterscotch Bar Cookies, and Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies. I can manage to make box cake mix cookies even on the busiest days!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
There is so much to love about delicious and pretty red velvet cake mix cookies!
- Simple ingredients. There are 4 simple ingredients in these cookies. That’s it! They’re all ingredients that are easy to keep on hand. Who has time to make extra trips to the grocery store?
- Quick and easy. It takes about 30 minutes of minimal effort to make a batch of these cookies. I love that I can make these cookies even when my life is crazy!
- So pretty. Red velvet cookies add such a fun vibrant color to holiday cookie plates! It’s crazy that such a simple cookie recipe can be so impressive!
- Taste like homemade. Trust me! Nobody will know that these cookies started with a cake mix. Using a cake mix as a base is such an easy way to make cookies. You don’t have to mess with red food coloring, etc
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Ingredients
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- Red velvet cake mix: Sizes will vary depending on the brand. It should be about a 15.25-ounce box cake mix. Use any brand of red velvet cake mix. Some people swear by Duncan Hines, but I use whatever is on sale.
- Butter or canola oil: I use melted butter because I love the rich flavor. You can use a mild-tasting oil such as canola oil or vegetable oil.
- Large eggs
- White Chocolate Chips or Powdered Sugar: You can choose…or, use both! Roll the cookies in powdered sugar to make red velvet crinkle cookies, or add white chocolate chips to make red velvet chocolate chip cookies.
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies From Cake Mix
I like sharing tips and showing you exactly how I make this recipe. Scroll to the recipe card for full instructions and amounts.
The cookie dough will be sticky. Spraying a cookie scoop with nonstick baking spray helps shape the cookies.
Step 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix wet ingredients. Add eggs, and slightly cooled melted butter (or oil) to a large mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream. If the melted butter is too warm it will scramble the eggs. We don’t want that!
Step 3: Add the cake mix and mix only until combined.
Step 4: Add chocolate chips. Stir to incorporate. The cookie dough will be sticky. If it’s too sticky to work with refrigerate for about 30 minutes. I don’t usually refrigerate the cookie dough and it works fine.
Step 5: Shape. Using a cookie scoop make 2 tablespoon sized cookie dough balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press extra white chocolate chips in the tops of the cookies if desired.
Step 4: Bake. Bake for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will be slightly jiggly in the centers. Let cool on the cookie sheets for about 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.
Tips for Success
- Preheat the oven for about 20 minutes before baking.
- Mixing the butter and eggs before adding the cake mix prevents overmixing. The cookies will be fluffier.
- If the cookies are spreading too much or are too sticky to work with, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Making the cookie dough balls the same size helps them bake evenly. I love this medium size cookie scoop.
- Don’t overbake the cookies. They will continue to bake as they rest on the cookie sheet.
- You can make the cookie ahead of time. Mix the cookie dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You might need to add a couple of minutes to the baking time. Don’t roll in powdered sugar until just before baking.
- You can make the cookie ahead of time. Mix the cookie dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. You might need to add a couple of minutes to the baking time. Don’t roll in powdered sugar until just before baking.
Storage Suggestions
Red velvet cookies from a cake mix store well!
Room temperature: Completely cool the cookies before storing them. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Adding a slice of bread to the container keeps the cookies soft.
Freezer: Freeze cookie dough balls in a single layer on a baking sheet. Or, freeze completely cooked baked cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet. Transfer to an airtight container for up to 2 months. To bake frozen cookies add about 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
Variations
My family is all about chocolate so we like making red velvet cake cookies with chocolate chips. Here are fun options.
- Crinkle cookies: Leave the chocolate chips out. Shape the cookies and roll them in powdered sugar. Bake as directed.
- Milk chocolate: Use milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or a combination of chocolate chips.
- White chocolate drizzle: Melt white chocolate chips or almond bark and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Cream cheese frosting: Leave chocolate chips out and frost with cream cheese frosting. You could even make sandwich cookies out of them.
- Sprinkles: Add Valentine’s or Christmas sprinkles to the tops.
- Nuts: Add walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts to the dough.
FAQs
Yes! Any brand will work great for this red velvet cookies recipe. The exact sizes vary from brand to brand. It will be around 16 ounces.
Avoid overmixing the dough and watch closely so you don’t overbake the dough. The cookies will look slightly undercooked when removed from the oven.
Of course! Get as creative as you’d like. Make sure the amount of add-ins stays the same.
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Red Velvet Cookies from Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 1 16.5 ounce box red velvet cake mix
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/3 cup butter melted
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Step 2: Mix. Slightly cooled and melted butter and eggs into a large mixing bowl. mix until combined. Use an electric mixer to cream. Add the cake mix and mix only until combined. Add chocolate chips. Stir to incorporate.
- Step 3: Shape. Using a cookie scoop make 2 tablespoon sized cookie dough balls. Place on the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Press extra white chocolate chips in the tops of the cookies if desired.
- Step 4: Bake. Bake for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will be slightly jiggly in the centers. Let cool on the cookie sheets for about 5 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.
Pyper says
We made these and they are so good and easy! Next time I make it, I will double the recipe–that way I can use the whole bag of chocolate chips, and pretty much the whole can of sweetened condensed milk, and I won’t have left overs. Thanks for sharing this one!
Amy Engberson says
What a great idea to double the batch! We were fighting over the last few anyway! I found a squeezable bottle of sweetened condensed milk in the Hispanic section at the grocery store. I love it because I can measure out and only use what I need! Although I must admit that I never have a hard time getting rid of extra sweetened condensed milk or chocolate chips!!
Elaine Duckett says
I am going to make these for Dad to share on Valentines Day. I might try using milk chocolate chips instead of the white chips just to see what it tastes like.
I would way rather be home for dinner on Valentines Day, so if you have any good main dish ideas for this holiday let me know.
Mom
Amy Engberson says
Go for it!! I say anything chocolate is the right thing!