Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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These are my best red velvet cake mix cookie recipe. With just 4 simple ingredients you’ll have a batch of beautiful red velvet cookies to make your Valentine’s day extra special. Plus they freeze well!

stack of red velvet cookies the top one has frosting

Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Cake mix cookies are SO easy to make and they’re delicious too. They have just 4 ingredients and they stay soft for days. There’s no shame in using cake mix – no one turns down this easy cookie recipe. You can add your favorite mix-ins (white chocolate, chocolate chips, nuts, or use cream cheese frosting on top. The cookies have a soft texture with a crackly exterior and they’re so soft and perfect with a bright red color!

4 Ingredient Cookies

Red velvet cake mix: Duncan Hines is the most popular, and some stores carry Betty Crocker.
Eggs: I always use large eggs
Butter: unsalted and softened or melted. I prefer starting with melted butter instead of using vegetable oil – butter adds more flavor. You can also use canola oil.
Chocolate chips, M&Ms, and/or sprinkles: use whichever you prefer. I love using white chocolate chips for this cookie recipe
Cream Cheese Frosting: Skip the mix-ins and frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting, either my recipe or a can.

melted butter, cake mix, and eggs in clear bowl.

How to make Red Velvet Cookies with cake mix

Add box of cake mix, eggs, and butter in a large mixing bowl.
Mix batter until a smooth dough forms. Stir in sweet chocolate chips or M&Ms and sprinkles (if using).
Use a cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough balls onto prepared baking sheets or parchment paper. You can make them 1 tablespoon cookies or 2 tablespoon balls of dough. Chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake chilled cookies for about 11-13 minutes, or until the edges just start to get golden brown. Once the baked cookies cool frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting if you want.

Expert Tips

Check the size of the cake mix you’re using and make sure the size is 15-16 ounces for the recipe to be successful.
Using butter instead of oil gives a delicious flavor to these red velvet cake mix cookies. You can use either melted butter or room temperature softened butter.
You can use this red velvet cake mix cookies recipe with any cake mix flavor.
Don’t over bake these cake mix cookies. These taste better, slightly underdone.
Make red velvet sandwich cookies with buttercream frosting or cream cheese frosting.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or store in freezer for up to one month.

stack of red velvet cookies with the top one cut in half

FAQs

What type of cookie is red velvet cookie?

It’s basically a chocolate cookie except with red food coloring.

Do I need to chill the cookies?

No, you can store them in an airtight container on the countertop for up to 3 days.

Can you freeze red velvet cookies?

Yes, you can! Freeze in an airtight container or sealed bag for up to 1 month.

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