Description
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are a delightful twist on classic red velvet flavor, made quick and easy using a cake mix. Soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for a sweet finish, these cookies are perfect for a festive treat or anytime dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 15.25 ounce (1) box red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 half sheet baking pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Use a stand or hand mixer to beat together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and whipped cream cheese spread in a large mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Prepare Coating: Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl ready for coating the cookie dough balls.
- Form Cookies: Using a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls of dough directly into the powdered sugar, coat thoroughly, then roll into even balls.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated cookie dough balls about 1-2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 11 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a cooling rack or serving warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese spread for easier blending and smoother dough.
- Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar to achieve bold crinkles on the surface.
- For consistent baking, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform cookie sizes.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center for the best texture.
- Store cookies at room temperature for 3-5 days; cover to prevent drying if kept longer than a day.
- Reheat cookies in the microwave for a few seconds to soften and refresh their taste.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw before eating, as texture may firm up.
- Dough can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead; chill covered and roll in powdered sugar just before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
