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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Published: Aug 20, 2021 · Last modified: Oct 8, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 3 votes
    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Pinterest image

    You can have red velvet cookies in 20 minutes with this easy recipe that only needs four ingredients and one bowl – no mixer or chilling required! We’re using boxed cake mix to make this the easiest cookie recipe ever.

    A stack of red velvet cookies on a white plate broken in half to show the sift middles

    What do I need to make red velvet cake mix cookies?

    You’re going to love this answer:

    • A box of red velvet cake mix
    • Eggs
    • Unsalted butter
    • Mix-ins

    That’s it. I like to add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and sometimes even a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder to enhance the flavor, but they’re not necessary if you want to keep this to the simplest, 4-ingredient recipe form!

    A box of red velvet cake mix, white chocolate chips, nuts, eggs and melted butter on a counter

    What mix-ins can I add to my red velvet cookies?

    I like to use a mix of ¾ cup white chocolate chips and ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts, but you could omit the nuts and just use 1 cup white chocolate chips.

    You could also melt the white chocolate to add a drizzle to the tops of the cookies, or dip them in the melted white chocolate. Or you could swap the white chocolate chips for whatever else you’d like! Dark chocolate chips, M&Ms, some of your dog’s kibble…

    … okay, maybe not that last one.

    A clear mixing bowl full of cake mix and eggs on a white counter with a red and white striped dish towel
    A clear mixing bowl of cake mix and a whisk on a white counter with a red and white striped dish towel
    A clear mixing bowl full of bright red cake mix on a white counter with a red and white striped dish towel

    Can I use oil instead of butter?

    You sure can! I’d recommend vegetable or canola oil.

    The instructions on boxes of cake mix typically call for oil, but I like to swap that for melted butter because I enjoy the flavor more.

    A clear mixing bowl full of bright red cake mix and white chocolate chips on a white counter with a red and white striped dish towel
    Bright red cake mix dotted with white chocolate chips in a clear mixing bowl

    Why make cookies out of cake mix?

    Most of the work has already been done for you by Mz. Crocker or Mr. Hines, and you just have to add a couple more ingredients and stir it all together!

    For beginning bakers, this is also a great way to get yourself comfortable with the process of combining dough, portioning, and baking cookies before diving headfirst into learning how to properly measure your ingredients, using a mixer, etc. Using cake mix makes it all super simple, and relatively foolproof!

    Closeup of bright red cookie dough dotted with white chocolate chips on a baking sheet
    Bright red cookie dough dotted with white chocolate chips on a baking sheet
    Freshly baked red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips on a baking sheet

    My completely honest answer: I, personally, only make cookies with cake mix out of necessity – like if I’m short on time and don’t have the ingredients I need. It’s not my first choice, as cookies made from scratch will always be my first preference and will always have an overall better end result.

    That said, there is nothing wrong with using a cake mix as a shortcut – I just really enjoying experimenting and messing around with ingredients to make things my own :)

    Red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips cooking on a black wire rack
    Bright red velvet cookies stacked on a white decorative platter

    Can I use a different flavor cake mix?

    Sure could! They just won’t be red velvet cookies anymore ;)

    You could swap just about any other flavor of cake mix, and then switch up your mix-ins to whatever you’d like. The eggs and melted butter would stay the same.

    A red velvet cookies broken in half to show the soft middle on a small white plate

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Bright red velvet cookies stacked on a white decorative platter

    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies (One Bowl, No Mixer!)

    5 from 3 votes
    You can have red velvet cookies in 20 minutes with this easy recipe that only needs four ingredients and one bowl – no mixer or chilling required! We're using boxed cake mix for the easiest red velvet cookie recipe ever.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 18 cookies
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    Recommended Equipment

    • Baking sheets
    • Parchment paper (precut)
    • Mixing bowls
    • Wooden spoon
    • Mixing spoon
    • Cookie scoops
    • Wire cooling racks

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 15.25 ounce box Red Velvet cake mix
    • 2 large eggs, room temperature
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, can substitute vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or almond extract (optional)
    • 1 cup white chocolate chips*

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare two baking sheets with nonstick silicone mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs and butter (and vanilla, if adding) and use a wooden spoon to stir until just combined. Add the white chocolate chips and stir to combine them during your last few stirs to evenly distribute.
      15.25 ounce box Red Velvet cake mix | 2 large eggs | ½ cup unsalted butter | 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract | 1 cup white chocolate chips*
    • Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion dough onto prepared baking sheets a few inches apart to allow them to spread – no more than 6 cookies per sheet.
      If desired, top with a few additional chocolate chips (for presentation's sake).
    • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the cookies have set (but have not yet started to brown).
    • Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    *Optional add in: If you’d like to add macadamia nuts, add ¼ cup chopped nuts and reduce the amount of white chocolate chips to ¾ cup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Cookies, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    1. Dilly

      October 14, 2022 at 3:09 am

      5 stars
      Love … love… LOVED!!! this recipe!! It turned out perfectly!!
      Thankyou so much!!

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      • Leslie Kiszka

        October 14, 2022 at 9:03 am

        You made my day with this comment – thank you so much for coming back to share your experience!

        Reply
    2. Lindsey

      May 11, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never been able to do red velvet anything because I hate getting the food coloring on stuff, so using a boxed mix for these was great. lots of cookies, made 24 for me but I think I made them kind of small

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        May 22, 2022 at 9:15 am

        The quantity can definitely vary based on the size you make them – glad you liked them!

        Reply

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