Our Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are loaded with a mix of dark and white chocolate chips. Plus, the cake mix adds a vibrant red color! These soft and delicious red velvet cookies are the perfect dessert to share with family and friends.
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Have you tried cake mix cookies yet? We make these cookies and cream cookies all the time because they are our daughter's favorite.
A few months ago I changed it up and made chocolate mint cookies. Whoa! Using a chocolate cake mix cookie reminded me of fried Oreos. Since July 4th is coming soon, I couldn't wait to make a red cookie using a red velvet cake mix.
Why Make Red Velvet Cake Cookies
I love how quick and easy cookies from a red cake mix are to make. You could bake them right away, but I like to let the dough chill in my refrigerator for about 60 minutes. It helps the dough from spreading out too thin.
- Easy to Make. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a mixer.
- Fun to Customize. You can add just about any candy or cookie to make them different every single time.
- Soft and Chewy. The finished cookies stay soft for days!
- Perfect for the Holidays. The bright red color makes these a fun treat to make for Valentine's, 4th of July, and Christmas.
My favorite way to eat these red velvet cookies is fresh out of the oven. The center is still so gooey and soft and just perfect. Plus, the chocolate is melty and delicious.
Key Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients and some chocolate chips is all you need to make this red velvet cookies recipe.
- Red Velvet Cake Mix - You will only be using the dry powder in this cookie recipe.
- Butter - Set it out ahead of time, so it is soft and easy to mix in.
- Egg - Provides the moisture needed to create a soft cookie dough.
- Cream Cheese - This is the secret ingredient that gives cake mix cookies a soft and gooey texture.
- Baking Chips - Hershey's cream cheese chips and dark chocolate chips adds a delicious flavor to the red velvet cookies. White chocolate chips can be used, if you can't find the cream cheese chips.
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies with Cake Mix
You are going to love how easy it is to make red velvet cookies. Mix up the dough, refrigerate, then bake. It's seriously that easy.
- Make the dough. Mix together the box of cake mix, butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.
- Add your mix-ins. Gently stir in the white chips and chocolate chips. Save some of the baking chips for later. Do not over mix the dough.
- Refrigerate the dough. Place the bowl in the fridge and chill the cookie dough for at least 60 minutes.
- Roll and bake. Scoop the dough into 24 even balls, roll into a ball, and place 12 on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
BruCrew Tip: Press a few of the remaining chips into the cookies while they are still hot. This will make them look like they came from a bakery.
Storage Recommendations
The best thing about red velvet cake cookies is that they stay soft for 5 days. I'm sure they would stay soft longer. But they just don't last long enough in our house for me to test that theory.
In the Refrigerator - Keep the cooled cookies in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for 4-5 days.
In the Freezer - Once the cookies are cooled completely, layer them in a large freezer bag. Place parchment between the layers to keep them from sticking together. Freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw on the counter when ready to serve.
Tips and Tricks
- Use a cookie scoop to make the same size dough balls.
- Refrigerate the cake mix dough for 60 minutes before baking. This will keep the cookies from spreading too much. Plus, they will bake up soft and puffy.
- Save a few baking chips to add to the tops of the cookies after they come out of the oven.
- Change up the mix ins. Try using M&M's, candy bars, peppermint chips, or sprinkles.
- Skip the chocolate chips and roll the cookie dough in powdered sugar before baking to give them a pretty crackled look.
- Do not over bake! These cake mix cookies will look soft and under baked when you take them out of the oven. Just trust me, they will set up as they cool.
FAQs
Red velvet has a very mild cocoa flavor. Since there is only a tiny bit of cocoa powder in it, it is not considered chocolate.
This red velvet cookie recipe makes 24 cookies. Need more cookies? You can also scoop the dough into 36 small dough balls and bake them for 9 minutes.
Yes, any cake mix will work for this cookie recipe. Use what you have or like.
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Recipe
Red Velvet Cookies
Our Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are loaded with a mix of dark and white chocolate chips, and the cake mix adds a vibrant red color! Soft and delicious these red velvet cookies are the perfect dessert to share with family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Hershey's cream cheese chips, divided
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese and beat on slow speed until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in ¾ cup white chips and ¾ cup dark chips by hand. Chill the dough 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Scoop and roll the dough into 24 even balls. Bake 12 at a time on a nonstick sheet pan for 10 minutes.
- Let rest on pan for 2 minutes before removing to a sheet of parchment paper on the counter. Tap the tops with a spatula if needed, then press a few of the remaining white and chocolate chips into the tops of the hot cookies.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing in a sealed container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cake mix dough for at least 60 minutes before baking. This will keep the cookies from spreading too much. Plus, they will bake up soft and puffy.
- Use a cookie scoop to make the same size dough balls.
- Save a few baking chips to add to the tops of the cookies after they come out of the oven.
- Change up the mix ins. Try using M&M's, candy bars, peppermint chips, or sprinkles.
- Skip the baking chips and roll the cookie dough balls in powdered sugar before baking to give them a pretty crackled look.
- Do not over bake! These cake mix cookies will look soft and under baked when you take them out of the oven. Just trust me, they will set up as they cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 145Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*This post was first published February 2013. It was updated and republished June 2023.
Tiffany
Hi ,
I was just wondering , if I freeze these cookies, how long do you think they would last being out of the fridge. I would like to make thee for friends but I must travel to go see them and I'm just wondering if they would last the trip.
Thank-you,
Tiffany
Jocelyn Brubaker
How long of a trip is it? They last 5-7 days just being in a sealed container on the counter.
Robert
Nestle discontinued the Valentines Morsels. Did the red chips have a different flavor? Or were they just red?
Any replacement suggestions?
Thank you!
Jocelyn Brubaker
They were just colored red. You can use any chocolate chips that you like in the cookies. White, milk, and dark chocolate chips would be a great mix too!
Robert
Thanks! What do you think about using red & or pink m&m's in place of the milk chocolate?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think that sounds like a great idea!
Jonathan
O!!! M!!! G!!! I almost put myself into a diabetic coma bc of these AMAZAZING cookies!!! They were SUPER easy to make, and i was THIS close to shoveling them all into my mouth all at once!!! Thanks for posting this awesome recipe!!!
Connie
Are these cookies freezer friendly?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I have actually never had these last long enough to freeze, but I don't see why they couldn't be frozen. I would layer them with wax paper before freezing to keep them from sticking to each other.
Jana
These are some of the best cookies I've ever tasted!! Addicting! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Kim of Mo'Betta
Making these today!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Woo hoo! I hope you are enjoying them!!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking
I'm pretty sure these would not last 5 days in my house. And yes, warm out of the oven all cookies are the best!
Jocelyn Brubaker
These only lasted 5 days because I hid a plateful from the kids 🙂
Kristina
Hi. So excited to make these. Just got everything out but am I blind. Cause I don't see the temp to cook at??? Help please
Jocelyn Brubaker
Whoops! Sorry about that. Apparently I forgot to add that. It is 350*. I just went in and edited the recipe. Thank you for letting me know. I hope you enjoy the cookies!!!
Ari @ Ari's Menu
I love the combination of dark and white chocolate chips (and the pretty red ones) here because it fits so well with what red velvet is--is it chocolate? Is it vanilla? Who knows, it's RED! 😉
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
These are so pretty! I have to admit, cake mix cookies are some of my favorites!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Ashley! The cake mix cookies are quickly becoming my favorite cookie to make too!!!
Heather @French Press
I am seriously addicted to red velvet this year - and these look SO yummy
Jocelyn Brubaker
I have never been that into red velvet until I had these cookies...now I see why everyone loves it!!!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork
I love these little treat!! Perfect for Valentine's Day!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Meghan! I agree...these are perfect for the heart day!!!
Liz Fourez
Um... YUM! Looks awesome, Jocelyn!
Can't wait to see you Saturday : )
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Liz! I am so excited for this weekend too 🙂
michelle
love cake mix cookies! and red velvet has to be my fav (like so many!). Love these for valentines day 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Cake mix cookies are becoming my favorite. Red velvet does seem to be a favorite this time of year!!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Like pudding cookies, I'm totally crushing on cake mix cookies. They are amazing! And delicious! These are gorgeous. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha you and me both...I am becoming addicted to these cookies! And thanks for the sweet comment!
sally @ sallys baking addiction
You don't need to twist my arm to get me to love red velvet these days! And the triple chips just take them to a whole new level. 😉 Cake mix cookies are underrated - they so convenient! And taste so good!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I just love the convenience of a cake mix cookie...and they taste like you spent hours on them! Any thing with triple chips is a winner by me!
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry
I am surprised these cookies even lasted five days! They wouldn't last two minutes in my house.
Jocelyn Brubaker
They don't usually last that long, but I bagged them up for lunches and the kids know they can't eat those whenever they want!
Brenda @ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
These look incredibly yummy, Jocelyn! Pinned 🙂 Thanks!!
Hope your week is getting off to a beautiful start!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much for the sweet comment Brenda. I hope your week is starting off good too!!!
Emily ~So Domesticated~
I stumbled upon these Valentine morsels while grocery shopping the other day. This looks like the perfect recipe to use them in!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I love when I stumble on fun baking goodies! As soon as I saw the red velvet cake I knew how I wanted to use them!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations
I love red velvet cake and the simplicity of cake mix cookies. This is such a great idea for valentines day!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Cake mix cookies are so simple and so under appreciated! Got to love a cute Valentine's treat that doesn't take a long time!