These Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies are easy to make, taste delicious, and are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. A candy bar hidden inside a cake mix cookie recipe will get smiles from everyone.
If you have been following or reading our blog for very long, you already know how crazy I am for cake mix cookies. It's ok. I am well aware of my infatuation with these easy cookies.
My newest craze is to hide some sort of candy inside them. Ever since I made these Cinnamon Caramel Cookies with Rolos inside them, I have been plotting another fun candy cookie.
Have you seen these bags of mini Peppermint Patties? The mini candy bars are the perfect size to hide inside a red velvet cookie.
And of course, extra chocolate and sprinkles were the perfect addition to these easy cookies. Although, the boys in my house do not agree with me. They literally brush the sprinkles off every time I put them on anything.
As you can see, this hasn't stopped me. In fact this time, I added even more sprinkle love by combined two different ones from the pantry. I love how the hearts looked with pretty pink and blue jimmies.
Cake Mix Cookies
One of the easiest ways to make cookies is with a box cake mix. To make cake mix cookies beat the dry mix with 1 stick of butter, 1 egg, and a little bit of cream cheese. The end result is a puffy, chewy cookie that is amazing!
To really take the cookies up another notch, try add your favorite candy or cookies to the dough. There are so many different combos that you can come up with. Some of our favorites are these Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies and these Chocolate Cherry Cookies.
Ingredients:
Red Velvet Cake Mix - You will just be using the dry cake mix for this recipe. Do NOT add any ingredients to the mix other than the ones in the recipe.
Butter - Allow the stick of butter to come to room temperature before mixing it into the dry mix.
Egg - One large egg helps add moisture and binds all the ingredients together as it bakes.
Cream Cheese - A little bit of cream cheese will add softness and texture to the cake mix cookies.
York Peppermint Pattie Minis - Make sure you buy the minis, so they are small enough to fit inside the cookies.
How to make Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies:
- Beat the dry cake mix with softened butter, an egg, and soft cream cheese until a soft dough forms.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 60 minutes.
- Scoop into 24 even balls. Press a mini peppermint pattie into the dough ball.
- Roll the dough around it and place on a baking sheet. If the dough is still too sticky, you can refrigerate the scoops a little longer before rolling.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, then remove and let cool on the hot pan for a few minutes.
- Place on parchment paper and let cool completely.
If you want to add a little more fun and flair to these red velvet cookies, drizzle them with melted chocolate and top with sprinkles that match the occasion or party.
Recipe Tips:
Make sure you add the cream cheese. It makes the cookies bake puffy and stay super soft for days.
You have to refrigerate the cookie dough. Yes, I know. That means the cookie prep takes even longer. The dough needs time to firm up, so you are able to roll it into balls and hide candy in the center.
Do not over bake the cookies! I realize that when you pull them out, you are going to question my sanity. I know that you are going to think they should bake 5 more minutes, but DON'T DO IT!!!!
The cookies will continue to cook on the hot pan for a few minutes, then they set up as they cool.
The chocolate and sprinkles are optional...but really? Why would anyone opt for plain cookies when you can have sprinkles? Only aliens and zombies like boring plain cookies.
Have I completely convinced you that you need these Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies in your life today? Good! I knew you wouldn't be able to resist these fun cake mix cookies!
Other cake mix cookie recipes:
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
- Banana Caramel Cookies
- Triple Chocolate Cookies
- White Chocolate Lemon Funfetti Cookies
- Nutter Butter Reese's Pieces Cookies
Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies
These Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies are easy to make, taste delicious, and are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. A candy bar hidden inside a cake mix cookie recipe will get smiles from everyone.
Ingredients
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 24 mini Peppermint Patties
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate melting wafers
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the cake mix, butter, and egg and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add the cream cheese and beat again. Refrigerate dough for at least 60 minutes.
- Scoop the dough into 24 even dough balls. Press a mini Peppermint Pattie into the center of each one and roll the dough around it making a ball.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Do not over bake! They may look underdone, but they will set up as they cool. Cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then remove and place on parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate wafers, according to package directions. Spoon the melted chocolate into a plastic bag and drizzle over each cookie. Add sprinkles right away and let set. Store in a sealed container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies was first published February 11, 2015. The pictures and post were updated and republished January 28, 2021.
Doug
Peppermint patties are one of my favorites, and I love the idea of putting them inside a cookie - so creative.
Chels+R.
Sooo, where are you going that you need to pack??? Seriously though, these cookies look fantastic! Mmm!
Jocelyn Brubaker
We took the kids on a 7 day cruise! It was so nice to relax in the sun...and then we came back to Alaska weather here in the midwest! Yikes...I need that sun and warmth back!
Michelle @ My California Kitchen
Ha! I try on all of my outfits while packing, too 🙂 Also, omg they make mini peppermint patties?? So excited. These cookies look so good!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, get your self a bag of the minis...ok, maybe get 2 🙂
Shannon @ Bake.Frost.Repeat.
I love love love these!! And I definitely need to get my hands on the mini peppermint patties.
Renee@Two in the Kitchen
So where are you going on vacation?? Sounds like fun!! I also love the ease of cake mix cookies. Especially when they look so pretty and festive for Valentine's Day!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Cake mix cookies are definitely one of my favorites because they are so easy and turn out every single time. We took our kids on a cruise last week...it was so fun!!!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl
I've been LOVING the bags of super mini candy bars! I picked up 4 or 5 the other day and have been debating what to do with them! This is a perfect idea for the York patties. In red velvet? That sounds soooo delish!
I'm with you, girl. I HATE packing... I never know what to take and get separation anxiety about what I'm not taking. Haha! I spend hours packing and my S.O. packs in 20 minutes flat. It's ridiculous! 🙂
Mir
Your whole obsession with cake mix cookies is pretty much shared over in my quarter, so I'm super happy every time you post one!
Ooh, vacation, sounds nice. Packing is SO much less hard for the men. My husband stuffs random items into a duffel bag at the last minute and is totally fine. I don't get it...
Jocelyn Brubaker
Woo hoo! I am so glad my cake mix cookie love is spilling out on you too 🙂 Why can men pack in like 5 minutes flat and be fine? It takes me hours!!!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner
I love peppermint patties and of course I love red velvet anything. These are the perfect cookie!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
These cookies are stunning, Jocelyn! I absolutely adore your pictures. And I love the combination of red velvet and peppermint! Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you so much!!!!
Jenny Flake
What a fun idea!! Now that's a cookie 😀
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting
Oh gosh, these cookies look sinful! I looooove peppermint patties! Also, I am totally an outfit tryer-oner
Jocelyn Brubaker
Peppermint patties are one of the best!!! Glad I'm not the only one trying on vacation clothes!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
These are perfect. I love those mini Yorks. So easy to down a whole bag in one sitting....not that I've ever done that or anything 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
No, I never have done that before either 😉
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert
You are the master of cute treats, Jocelyn! These cookies are adorable. I love the hidden gem inside!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Awe thank you so much!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
You sound exactly like me when packing! Then I usually end up packing ALL the necklace because what if I change my MIND?!
The one thing I know that will never change is my love for peppermint patties! And with red velvet, in a COOKIE?!
I am gonna marry them. Pinned!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Hahahahaha! I was seriously cracking up...I pack so many necklaces when I go on vacation too 🙂 And yes, red velvet and peppermint is worthy of a cookie marriage!
Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor
What a great combination!! 🙂
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg
My boyfriend laughs at me when I pack for vacation. I like to be super-overprepared. We went to Buffalo, NY in December and I brought a cooler, a suitcase, and an extra cloth bag with my blowdryer, straightener, and curling iron. I can be a little indecisive.
I love the idea of red velvet and peppermint patties especially as a surprise in the middle of a cookie. Jocelyn, you are wonder woman!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes!!! I am so indecisive, and I don't like having options. So I overpack every single time 🙂