Easy Red Velvet Cookies Recipe (2024)

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I’m so excited to share with you another family favorite cookie. This Red Velvet Cookies Recipe is wonderful because we cheat and use a red velvet cake mix to achieve a moist and delicious cookie.

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This Red Velvet Cookies Recipe is gorgeous but taste even better than they look. They are my kids all time favorite cookie recipe. If you are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day Cookie, this is the one to make. Check out more Valentine’s Day Recipes to share.

We love to serve them around the holidays, plus with only 4 ingredients they are perfect anytime of the year. We also enjoy making these Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies and Easy Grinch Cake Mix Cookies.

Table of Contents

  • Why We Love This Recipe:
  • Ingredients:
  • Variations Ideas:
  • Step by Step Instructions:
  • Recipe Tips:
  • Holiday Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies:
  • Frequently Asked Questions:
  • More Cake Mix Cookies:
  • More Red Velvet Recipes
  • Red Velvet Cookies Recipe Recipe

Why We Love This Recipe:

We are cheating a little with this simple cake mix cookies by using a cake mix. That makes these easy red velvet cookies even easier to make.

Plus I think you will be surprised how amazing they taste too. They don’t turn cakey but a great tasting cookie. Serve with a glass of cold milk and your entire family will be impressed.

These are my kids favorite cake mix cookies. They will eat them as fast as I am taking them out of the oven. We have even made sandwich cookies with frosting in between for a fun variations.

Ingredients:

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  • Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Powdered sugar

Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe and ingredients.

Variations Ideas:

  • Chocolate Chips – Feel free to experiment with the cookies and add chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and more. The white chocolate chips especially look pretty with the red color.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting – Top the Christmas Cookie with a cream cheese frosting.
  • White Sugar – Another idea is to roll the cookies in white sugar instead of powdered sugar. This really makes the red food coloring pop and look so vibrant.
  • Cake Mix – Change the flavor of box cake mix and add-ins to change up your cookies.
  • Brown Sugar – You can also use add in brown sugar. It helps to moistened the cookie and make it chewy. But it is not necessary.
  • Vanilla Extract – I will occasionally add in teaspoons vanilla extract to enhance the flavors.

Step by Step Instructions:

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Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix everything (except for the powdered sugar) into the a large bowl. The Batter will come out really thick, but that is ok.

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Step 2 – Next you are going to use a cookie scoop to scoop up perfectly round red velvet bites and roll them in powered sugar. I highly recommend using a cookie scoop.

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Step 3 – Place them on a baking sheet about 2 inches a part. I love to use these baking liners to bake my cookies – they are awesome and your cookies turn out perfect every time.

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Step 4 – Slightly flatten each cookie with a cup. You can make them as thin as you want, but we just did a little, so they would still plump up nicely.

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Step 5 – Bake Cookies in the oven. It takes less than 10 minutes until these cookies become these beautiful crinkle red velvet cookies.

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Step 6 – Cool completely on a wire rack. You will make about 24-36 cookies depending on how big your cookies are. We made 30 with our small cookies scoop.

Recipe Tips:

  • Combining Ingredients – The batter will be thick when combining the 4 ingredients together. Feel free to use a hand mixer or but the ingredients in a bowl of a stand mixer to combine.
  • Cookie Scoop – We like to us a cookie scoop to make the dough balls. This ensures that they are about the same size so they cook evenly. You may even chill the dough before scooping to make it easier.
  • Baking Sheet – Line the baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy clean up.
  • Press Dough – Gently press the dough with the bottom of a glass to create that crackle look.

Holiday Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies:

I love how beautiful these cookies turn out. I love the dusting of the powdered sugar. I could eat them all! They are that good.

But seriously, make these these red velvet cookies any time of the year. They are also so pretty for Valentine’s Day!

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Frequently Asked Questions:

How to Store Leftovers:

These cookies are easy to store. Leave them on our counter in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Can you Freeze?

Yes, you can freeze these cookies once they are at room temperature. We recommend placing the cookies on a baking sheet and then freezing for about an hour. Then place in a freezer safe container so you can get out as much as you need.

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More Cake Mix Cookies:

  • Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
  • Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
  • Grinch Cookies Recipe
  • Red Velvet Cookies Recipe
  • Lemon Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
  • More Easy Cookie Recipes

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We love hearing from you. If you make this Red Velvet Cake Cookies Recipe, please leave us a comment or a star review.

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Red Velvet Cookies Recipe

4.95 from 265 votes

This Red Velvet Cookies Recipe is easy to make because you only need 4 ingredients. Easy Red velvet crinkle cookies are the best cake mix cookies!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 24 – 36

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 108

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix cookies
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • Powdered sugar for the topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Mix everything except the powdered sugar into a bowl (Batter will be thick).

  • Spoon into balls and roll in the powdered sugar.

  • Place on cookie sheets leaving about 2 inches between cookies.

  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until cookies brown SLIGHTLY on the edges.

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Recipe Notes

These cookies are easy to make and they taste great!

Nutrition Facts

Serving 24g, Calories 108kcal, Carbohydrates 13g, Protein 1g, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 13mg, Sodium 153mg, Potassium 64mg, Sugar 6g, Vitamin A 20IU, Calcium 29mg, Iron 0.9mg

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FAQs

What is the best topping for red velvet cookie? ›

Tessa's Recipe Rundown

Taste: Red velvet + cream cheese frosting just belong together!! Texture: The cookies are slightly crunchy at the edges but still a little soft in the middle.

What is red velvet cookie dough made of? ›

Combining brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and buttermilk, these aren't just cookies tinted red—they truly capture the flavor and appearance of both iconic desserts. I originally published this carefully tested recipe in 2013. Is red velvet a mystery flavor to you?

What is the secret to making cookies soft and chewy? ›

Cornstarch gives the cookies that ultra soft consistency we all love. Plus, it helps keep the cookies beautifully thick. We use the same trick when making shortbread cookies. Egg yolk: Another way to promise a super chewy chocolate chip cookie is to use an extra egg yolk.

What are the ingredients in made good red velvet cookies? ›

Sugars* (invert Cane Syrup*), Gluten Free Flour Blend* (oat Flour*, Tapioca Starch*, Ground Chia Seeds*), Palm Fruit Oil*†, Vanilla Chips* (cocoa Butter*, Cane Sugar*, Tapioca Starch*, Rice Syrup Solids*, Rice Maltodextrin*, Vanilla Extract*), Sunflower Oil*, Vegetable Glycerin*, Natural Flavours*, Baking Powder, Beet ...

What flavors go best with red velvet? ›

Some delicious flavor combinations for red velvet cake include:
  • Raspberry buttercream.
  • Chocolate ganache.
  • Cream cheese and lemon.
  • Salted caramel.
  • Coconut cream.
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Is red velvet made with chocolate or vanilla? ›

However, so-called velvet cakes have been popular since the 19th century or Victorian era. In 1911, a combination of devil's food cake and mahogany cake was published as a velvet cocoa cake recipe. Red velvet cake is sometimes mistaken for chocolate, but it's a vanilla cake with a striking ruby color.

What flavor is red velvet ingredients? ›

What flavor is red velvet? While there are cocoa undertones, red velvet is not chocolate cake because it balances both chocolate and vanilla flavors. It contains cocoa but not the same quantity as traditional chocolate cake, resulting in a more subtle cocoa flavor and tanginess due to the buttermilk and vinegar.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What is the best flour for cookies? ›

All-Purpose Flour: The Versatile Choice

All-purpose flour is the most commonly used flour in cookie recipes due to its moderate protein content (usually around 10-12%).

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.

What not to do when making cookies? ›

15 Common Cookie Baking Mistakes You Might Be Making
  1. Your cookies aren't baking evenly. ...
  2. You use eggs straight from the fridge. ...
  3. You use the wrong kind of flour. ...
  4. You measure flour the wrong way. ...
  5. You soften butter too much — or not enough. ...
  6. You use stale baking powder or baking soda. ...
  7. You overwork the dough.
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Why do my homemade cookies get hard so fast? ›

Over-baking is perhaps the most obvious - too long in the oven and your cookies will dry out, so make sure you time it right. Overworking your dough is another common problem, causing excess gluten strands to form, and making your cookie hard and tough.

What toppings go well with red velvet? ›

In my opinion, cream cheese frosting pairs best with red velvet's flavor and this frosting recipe is really simple. You need brick-style cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, a splash of milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to offset the sweetness. It glides on seamlessly and is silky smooth.

What food coloring is best for red velvet cookies? ›

Gel food colourings are best when baking, as they keep their colour when baked and less is needed to achieve a good result.

What type of frosting is best for cookie decorating? ›

Royal icing creates clean lines and takes on color to create a vibrant look. It also works for detailed piping and decorating, when you want to make a gingerbread house or small designs.

What cookies to use against red velvet dragon? ›

It's recommended to have the cookies for this comp (Dark Choco Cookie, Affogato Cookie, Eclair Cookie, Cotton Cookie, and Vampire Cookie) at least level 50, but it's more efficient if you have your cookies at the maxed level (Level 70).

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