Decadent Red Velvet Cake Cookies are a super way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones that is quick, easy and so scrumptious.
These red velvet cake cookies are the perfect homemade treat to make your family. They take less than a half hour to bake and are guaranteed to be a hit.
These cookies are so rich. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, the best type of cookie.
Like Red Velvet Brownies, they’re rich, chewy and deeply satisfying for chocolate lovers!
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What We Love About This Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
The very best part of this recipe is the time savings, however it also has to be good or what’s the point? This recipe delivers on all points.
- Easy Ingredients: Only 6 simple ingredients.
- Family Friendly: Not only will your kids love them, they can help make them!
- Adaptable: Can decorate with sprinkles or icing if you prefer.
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate Cake Mix: This recipe can use whatever chocolate cake mix you prefer.
- Gel Food Coloring: You want to give the cookies that famous red color.
- Eggs: Room temperature is best, it helps them blend in better.
Equipment Needed
- KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls
- OCTAVO 5 Speed Hand Mixer Electric
- Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker’s Half Sheet
- Silicone Baking Mat – Set of 2
- DI ORO Designer Series Flexible 3-Piece Silicone Turner Spatula Set
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
How to Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Here are the basic steps for making red velvet cake mix cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: Dough
First, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Then, combine cake mix, oil and eggs. Once you achieve a dough-like consistency, add red gel food coloring.
STEP 2: Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, and then remove from refrigerator. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Next, Roll dough into one-inch balls and coat with a thin layer of granulated sugar, and then powdered sugar.
STEP 3: Bake
Finally, place on the baking sheet and bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
Prep and Storage Tips
MAKE THIS RED VELVET COOKIES WITH CAKE MIX AHEAD OF TIME
Cookie Dough can stay in the fridge for about 3 days in a tightly covered dish until you are ready to bake, however, this recipe is so quick and easy it is really not necessary.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Red velvet cookies cake mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for a week.
FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The dough can last up to a year in a freezer bag or airtight container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try adding some more decorative elements, for example:
* Chocolate chips – Dark, Milk or White
* M&M’s – Pink and Red are nice for Valentine’s Day
* Nuts – Chopped pecans or walnuts
Indeed, if your local supermarket has red velvet cake mix you can utilize that instead of the chocolate.
Of course, just use two cake mixes and double the ingredients for more cookies.
Red Velvet is a flavor of chocolate which gets its name due to the reaction of combining chocolate with vinegar. Find out more about red velvet here.
Expert Tips for Making This Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
- Use a Cookie Scoop: It makes the cookies more uniform and will also allow them to cook at the same time.
- Icing: Cream Cheese Frosting can be used to ice these cookies after they have cooled. It pairs well with the red velvet flavor of the cookies.
- Variation tip: Roll the cookies in pink or red sugar to make them fun and festive for Valentine’s Day or to just make them prettier.
- Sprinkles: Decorate with sprinkles that are holiday appropriate.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to place the cookies in the air fryer at 300 for about 8 minutes.
What to Serve with Cookies from Red Velvet Cake Mix
- Milk
- Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Milk
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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
Equipment
- Small Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix, 1 box
- ⅓ cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 16 ounces cream cheese frosting, 1 tub
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cake mix, oil and eggs. Mix thoroughly.
- Once you achieve a dough-like consistency, add red gel food coloring. Mix until tinted completely.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove from refrigerator. Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Roll dough into one-inch balls.
- Place on lined cookie sheet about 2 to 3 inches apart from each other.
- Bake for 9 to 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Place icing on the bottom of one cookie and then place another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
Expert Tips
- Variation tip: Sprinkles are a great option to make this red velvet cookie recipe special.
- Alternate ingredient: Try adding candies, chocolate coated candies or other candy treats.
- Alternate cooking method tip: Feel free to place the cookies in the air fryer at 300 for about 8 minutes.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
I tried making these cookies at home and it’s delicious and easy to make. Thanks, for the amazing recipe! I’ll surely make these again
These were perfect! The kids had so much fun making them.
Well, that was easy! Who knew red velvet sandwich cookies could be so simple. Delish too!