Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

These ooey gooey red velvet cake mix cookies are moist, soft, and absolutely delicious. They are so simple to make and are perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Our red velvet cookies from a cake mix recipe is one of the easiest cookie recipes to make and everyone is going to love it. They are a great option any time of year, like for a special occasion or for an anniversary. These cookies take minimal effort and have a great red velvet flavor.

I have to say that I may be making this easy cookie recipe for our ooey gooey red velvet cookies for more than just Valentines. Just think, they would be perfection at Christmas time with some green sprinkles and could even make for an eerie little treat at halloween if dressed up right.

We sure loved these delicious cookies and think they will also make you and your Valentine swoon…Especially when served up on our Valentines charcuterie board with some vegan chocolate sauce drizzled dessert nachos and some Valentines mocktails!

Now, I realize that the red dye isn’t ideal. Truly yucky stuff but to get that deep red color, it is almost impossible without it. I’ve tried the natural food dyes on the market and they just aren’t potent enough for red velvet. Feel free to leave it out if you don’t mind the lack of red color. It is much healthier for you that way.

I love to throw a party and these cookies are perfect for a Galentine’s Day party. Another party that you should definitely throw is a Galentine’s Mom and Me party. You can get dressed up with your girls and it is a great way celebrate the holiday of love together!

What you need

These perfect cookies are so delicious! This recipe uses simple ingredients and really are the easiest cookies to make. For more fun Valentine’s Day recipes, check out our Gluten-Free Valentines recipes.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Mix

Any boxed cake mix brand will work for this recipe. Just pick up a box at the grocery store! This recipe calls for a gluten-free chocolate cake mix, but when mixed with red food dye, it becomes our delicious red velvet cookies recipe.

How to make them

• Preheat oven to 350
• Cream the butter and cream cheese together in a stand mixer (you could also use a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer)
• Add the egg and mix well
• Slowly add the dry cake mix, food dye and cocoa powder and mix until well combined
• Scoop by using a medium-large ice cream scoop (4 Tablespoons) onto a greased, or my favorite, a silicone mat lined cookie sheet
• Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a cup and bake 12-15 minutes
• Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before frosting
• Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and top with sprinkles if desired

Pro tip: Throw in some white chocolate chips when mixing the red velvet cookie dough for pops of white chocolate.

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Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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These ooey gooey red velvet cake mix cookies are moist, soft, and absolutely delicious. They are so simple to make and are perfect for Valentine's Day or Christmas.

Our red velvet cookies from a cake mix recipe is one of the easiest cookie recipes and everyone is going to love it. They are a great option any time of year, like for a special occasion or for an anniversary. These cookies take minimal effort and have a great red velvet flavor.

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake mix, cookies, galentines, red velvet

Servings: 9 cookies

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Chandice

Ingredients

• ▢ 16 ounces gluten-free chocolate cake mix
• ▢ 1/2 cup butter
• ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 2-3 tablespoons red food dye
• ▢ 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Cream cheese frosting

• ▢ 4 ounces butter
• ▢ 4 ounces cream cheese
• ▢ 2 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ .5 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350
• Cream the butter and cream cheese together
• Add the egg and mix well
• Slowly add the cake mix, food dye and cocoa powder and mix until well combined
• Scoop by medium-large ice cream scoops (4 T) onto a greased, or my favorite, a silicone mat lined baking sheet
• Flatten each cookie with the bottom of a cup and bake 12-15 minutes
• Frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting and top with sprinkles if desired

Notes

You can use any gluten-free cake mix in this recipe.

Pro tip: Throw in some white chocolate chips when mixing the red velvet cookie dough for pops of white chocolate.

How to store leftovers

Leftovers should be stored in an airtight refrigerator and are good for 3 days. I actually love to enjoy them nice and cold.

Can they be made dairy-free?

You can make these dairy-free with Earth Balance butter sticks and dairy-free cream cheese, although it may taste different.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.2mg

This post was originally posted on February 11, 2021, but has been updated on August 8, 2022 with new tips and information.