Red Velvet Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Snacks, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Red Velvet Cookies
Description
These Red Velvet Cookies start with a standard 15.25-ounce red velvet cake mix which provides the foundational flavor and softness. Mixing in eggs and vegetable oil forms a moist dough that yields tender cookies once baked. Folding in white chocolate chips introduces pockets of sweetness that complement the mild cocoa and vanilla notes of the red velvet base. Baking scooped dough on parchment ensures even cooking with slightly crisp edges and a soft interior. The cookies cool on wire racks to finish setting before serving.
The texture balances slight chewiness with gentle softness, making these cookies suitable for sharing or packing as treats. Their bright color and white chocolate bits give them an appealing look without complex steps. This recipe can be a good choice for those wanting to bake a cake-mix based cookie with a twist.
You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, preserving their freshness. Variations include using different cake mix flavors or adding extra red food coloring for a deeper red tone. The recipe also allows freezing excess cookies in sealed bags for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz.)
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a spoon. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by heaping spoonfuls on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until they are set.
- Cool for 3 minutes on the pan and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure all cookies are uniformly sized and bake evenly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain softness for up to one week.
- Feel free to substitute the red velvet cake mix with other flavors; ensure you use a 15.25 oz box for the best consistency.
- For a more vivid red color, consider adding additional red food coloring to the batter.
- Extra baked cookies can be frozen in a zippered bag for up to four months to enjoy later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 161 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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