Red velvet cake cookies bring all the flavor of the beloved cake into a handheld treat with soft, chewy centers and a vibrant crimson-red finish. This recipe for red velvet cake cookies delivers rich cocoa notes and a melt-in-your-mouth texture with beautifully crackled tops in every bite. Quick to make and impossible to resist, they are destined to become a repeat favorite. Their stunning color also makes them a perfect Valentine’s Day cookie. Bonus: they are great sellers at bake sales – kids can’t resist trying a red cookie!
OK, I have to admit, I don’t normally make cookies or cakes from cake mixes, but this one intrigued me and I wanted to see what the texture would be like using a cake mix. I was very pleasantly surprised. I do like the red cookie look, with the white chocolate chips – it has a Valentines vibe, but really is suitable any time of year.
What You Will Love About This Red Velvet Cake Cookie Recipe
- Made with just a few simple ingredients for extra ease
- Soft, chewy centers with classic red velvet flavor in every bite
- Beautifully crackled tops that look bakery-made with zero extra effort
- Fast to make – no chilling required and ready in under 30 minutes
- Perfect for holidays like Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and birthday treat boxes
- Bold crimson color that makes dessert tables and bake-sale displays pop
- Crowd-pleasing cookies that always disappear first at parties and bake sales
- Stays soft for days, so leftovers (if there are any!) still taste amazing
- Beginner-friendly with minimal prep and simple steps – kids can easily help
Equipment Needed
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- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Held Mixer or Stand Mixer
- Measuring Cups
- Rubber Spatula Spoon
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper or Sil Pat (this fits a half sheet pan)
- 2 Tablespoon Cookie Scoop
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake Cookies
Red Velvet Cake Mix (15.25oz box) – the base for the cookie batter. It should already have red food coloring in it.
Eggs – added to bring moisture and some leavening to the cookies.
Vegetable Oil – adds moisture and softness to the cookies
White chocolate chips – adds sweetness and a beautiful color contrast to the red cookie
Red food coloring – can be added if your cake mix isn’t red enough for your liking. I did not need to add any to mine.
How To Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Full measurements and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom
Preheat oven to 350F
In a mixing bowl add the cake mix, oil, and two eggs. With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat to fully combine. You can add red food coloring depending on how red your cake mix is. I didn’t need to add any to my recipe.
Stir in white chocolate chips by hand.
Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out cookies onto a parchment paper lined baking tray, leave a couple inches between cookies to allow for spreading. If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can spoon drop them as well.
Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes. The cookies will still look moist but they will firm up with cooling.
Enjoy
Notes
- A stand mixer can be used instead of a hand mixer, and if you have neither you can also use a spoon to mix the batter thoroughly.
- Batter can be portioned out immediately once mixed, no need to cool in the fridge.
- Different brands of red velvet cake mix will have different levels of red color, feel free to add some red food coloring if you would like the batter to be more red. I would add a few drops after/during mixing of the oil and eggs into the cake mix.
FAQs
How long will these red velvet cookies last? The cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for about three days, or place the container in the fridge and they will stay fresh for five days. If you prefer, the cookies can be frozen in an air tight zipper top bag or container for up to three months. They only need about 5-10 minutes on the counter to thaw before eating.
My cake mix isn’t exactly 15.25oz, what should I do? This recipe should work if your cake mix is within a couple of oz’s. If it is a lot more or a lot less you will need to adjust the oil and eggs accordingly.
What mix-ins go well with red velvet cake cookies? White chocolate and or cream cheese chips taste and look great in these cookies. You could also use milk and dark chocolate chips, pecans are also a winner with red velvet.
Can I make these into cookie sandwiches? For sure. Try piping cream cheese frosting between two cookies for a decadent treat.
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Red velvet cake mix 1 box
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- Red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- In a mixing bowl add the cake mix, ⅓ cup oil, and two eggs. With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat to fully combine. You can add red food coloring depending on how red your cake mix is (a couple drops at a time). I didn’t need to add any to my recipe.
- Stir in white chocolate chips by hand.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out cookies onto a parchment paper lined baking tray, leave a couple inches between cookies to allow for spreading. If you don’t have a cookie scoop, you can spoon drop them as well.
- Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes. The cookies will still look moist but they will firm up with cooling.
- Allow to cool on a cooling rack for at least 5 minutes.
- Enjoy
Notes
- A stand mixer can be used instead of a hand mixer, and if you have neither you can also use a spoon to mix the batter thoroughly.
- Batter can be portioned out immediately once mixed, no need to cool in the fridge.
- Different brands of red velvet cake mix will have different levels of red color, feel free to add some red food coloring if you would like the batter to be more red. I would add a few drops after/during mixing of the oil and eggs into the cake mix
FAQs
How long will these red velvet cookies last? The cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for about three days, or place the container in the fridge and they will stay fresh for five days. If you prefer, the cookies can be frozen in an air tight zipper top bag or container for up to three months. They only need about 5-10 minutes on the counter to thaw before eating. My cake mix isn’t exactly 15.25oz, what should I do? This recipe should work if your cake mix is within a couple of oz’s. If it is a lot more or a lot less you will need to adjust the oil and eggs accordingly. What mix-ins go well with red velvet cake cookies? White chocolate and or cream cheese chips taste and look great in these cookies. You could also use milk and dark chocolate chips, pecans are also a winner with red velvet. Can I make these into cookie sandwiches? For sure. Try piping cream cheese frosting between two cookies for a decadent treat.Follow Me On Social Media
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These red velvet cookies looks absolutely delish! Saving this to make soon.
Sounds good. Let me know how they turn out for you.
These were so easy to make and so delicious! Love the short ingredient list and how quickly everything came together.
I’m glad you enjoyed them.
These look so good. We will make them for sure. Thanks.
Sounds good. Let me know how they go.
I love the idea of soft, chewy centers with that vibrant red color, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet treat.
Exactly! These are great for Valentine’s Day, but really you can enjoy them any time of the year.