Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
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Tackle holiday baking the easy way with this super simple recipe for festive Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies. With only four ingredients, they are so easy to make.
It is baking season! I get so excited once the holidays hit because my kitchen is always busy with some kind of cooking or baking going on. Right now, we are baking Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies for the upcoming Girl Scout bake sale my daughter is participating in.
I always say that cake mix cookies are super secret way to make cookies because absolutely no one would guess that they were made with cake mix as the base! They aren’t cake like AT ALL.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe for Cake Mix Cookies
- Cake mix cookies have all the delicious flavor of red velvet cake but in cookie form. Say goodbye to plates and forks because you won’t need them to enjoy these cake mix cookies.
- These cookies on need four (4) ingredients (excluding the optional icing) to make!
- The recipe can be adapted to include your favorite add ins like chocolate chips or other similar items.
- I make mine with a delicious frosting on top but you can easily leave them without anything or dust them with powdered sugar.
Ingredients for Red Velvet Cookies
- Cake Mix – Pick up a box of your favorite red velvet cake mix.
- Eggs – The recipe uses two (2) large eggs. Make sure they are at room temperature before mixing for the best results.
- Vegetable Oil – Any brand of oil will do so use what you have on hand.
- M&Ms or other add-ins – I use holiday M&Ms in my cookies but you can easily replace them with white chocolate chips or leave them out.
Essential Items for This Recipe
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you store the cookies after baking? Package the cookies in an airtight container and store for up to one week.
Can I freeze the cookie dough or the baked cookies? Yes, the dough balls can be frozen for up to 3 months. You can bake them from frozen by adding 2-3 minutes to their baking time. Baked cookies can be frozen too. Simply thaw them on the counter when you are ready to enjoy them.
Can I make these with gluten free cake mix? I have no tested the recipe using a gluten free cake mix. However, I *think* it should work but may need slight modifications to the cooking time.
I am so excited about these red velvet cookies and hope they will be at hit at the bake sale. I know we will definitely be making them again!
More Great Cake Mix Cookie Recipes
- Strawberry Oreo Cake Mix Cookies
- Peppermint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
- Easy Lemon Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/3 cup Red & Green M&Ms
Frosting (Optional)
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil and eggs. Mix until well combined. Stir in cake mix and mix well. Fold in M&Ms.1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix, 2 Eggs, 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil, 1/3 cup Red & Green M&Ms
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- Beat the softened butter until smooth. Working in batches, mix in powdered sugar, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding more. Add milk 1 Tbsp at a time until frosting is desired consistency. Spread on cooled cookies and top with additional M&Ms or sprinkles if desired.1 cup Butter, 3 cups Powdered Sugar, 3 tablespoons Milk
Notes
- Cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Bake dough balls from frozen and add 2-3 minutes to baking time.
- If not frosting the cookies, dusting with powdered sugar is another option.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted for the M&Ms.
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