These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are the easiest holiday treat ever—just 4 ingredients and you’re done! They’re soft, fudgy, and perfectly festive, making them the perfect last-minute dessert for any party or cookie tray.
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Why You'll Love This Easy Cookie Recipe
You’re going to love these Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies because they’re ridiculously easy and taste like they came straight from a bakery.
The great thing about cake mix cookies, is that it only requires a few ingredients and they are super easy to put together. If you want to take these cookies up a notch, try adding white chocolate chips! The white chips in the red dough really pops! If you love red velvet, you'll want to try these Red Velvet Brownies.
Other Red Velvet recipes to try:
Ingredients
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Eggs: Use large eggs, preferably at room temperature.
- Oil: Use a neutral-tasting oil like vegetable, canola, or avocado.
- Red Velvet Cake Mix: I used a Betty Crocker Red Velvet box of cake mix for this recipe. Duncan Hines is my second choice.
- White Chocolate Chips (optional): These are optional but highly recommended, as they add a great amount of sweetness and texture to the cookie dough.
How to Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
[Step 1] Add the eggs to a mixing bowl and beat slightly. Add the cake mix and ⅓ cup of oil. Beat until a soft cookie dough forms. (It will be sticky) Mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips by hand.
[Step 2] Use a one or two tablespoon cookie scoop to shape the dough and place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet about two inches apart. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes.
[Step 3] Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a minute or two before transferring to a cooling rack to fully cool.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Stand Mixer, Bosch or Kitchenaid
- 2 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Cooling Rack
- Piping Bag
- Patriotic Sprinkles or Christmas Sprinkles, if desired
How to Store Leftover Cookies
These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
If you need to store them for longer, freeze the cookies in a freezer bag or sealed container for up to three months. When ready to enjoy, let the frozen cookie thaw out before serving.
Baking Tips
- Ensure that your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before beginning.
- Be sure to measure the cake mix properly, using a kitchen scale if possible.
- If you like soft cookies, bake for 9 minutes. For crunchier cookies, bake for 10-11 minutes.
- For festive touches, add sprinkles to the cookie dough, or dip half of each sandwich cookie in melted white chocolate.
Cake Mix Cookie Variations
- Butter Pecan Cake Mix Cookies + Pecans & Caramel Bits
- Vanilla Cake Mix Cookies + Chocolate Chips
- Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies + White Chocolate Chip
- Lemon Cake Mix Cookies + Powdered Sugar
- Carrot Cake Mix Cookies + Raisins & Cream Cheese Frosting
- Yellow Cake Mix Cookies + Chocolate Frosting
- Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies + Peanut Butter Chips
Other Cookie Recipes:
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
Cake Mix Cookies
- 2 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Oil
- 1 Red Velvet Cake Mix I used Betty Crocker
- 1 Cup White Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Mix together the oil, eggs, and cake mix in a stand mixer.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to place the dough balls two inches apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies at 350° for 9-11 minutes.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
