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Red Velvet Cookies With Cake Mix (Quick & Easy)

Red Velvet Cookies With Cake Mix (Quick & Easy)

These Red Velvet Cookies with Cake Mix are a quick and easy treat perfect for any occasion! Made with a box of red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs, these cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich flavor. Customize them with mix-ins like white chocolate chips or dark chocolate for an extra indulgent touch. This simple recipe comes together in minutes with minimal effort, making it perfect for beginners or last-minute baking. Bake to perfection, let cool on a wire rack, and store in an airtight container to keep them fresh. Perfect for Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, any other festive celebrations, or any Tuesday!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 26
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Prepared baking sheet
  • Small cookie scoop or spoon
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box of cake mix red velvet, like Duncan Hines
  • 2 large eggs or flaxseed eggs for the vegan option
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven: Set to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine cake mix: In a large bowl, mix the boxed cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well incorporated using an electric mixer. The dough will be thick and sticky.
  • Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in white chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or macadamia nuts.
  • Scoop and roll dough: Using a small cookie scoop, form individual balls of dough and place them on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  • Cool and enjoy: Let the baked cookies rest on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Vegan Substitutions:
  • Replace eggs with 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tablespoons of water.
  • Use dairy-free white chocolate chips or omit them.
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Pro Tip for the Best Results
If you want red velvet crinkle cookies, roll each cookie dough ball in powdered sugar before baking. It’s a great way to add a festive touch to these treats!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSugar: 10g
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