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    Home » Recipes » Valentine's Day » Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    August 11, 2022 By Chandice | 44 Comments | Updated November 18, 2022

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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 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.

    Red velvet cake mix cookies on a marble cake stand

    These cookies take minimal effort and have a great red velvet flavor. Here are some other easy Christmas cookie recipes with few ingredients. They are great for little hands!

    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.

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    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!

    Girls at a Valentines dining table

    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.

    Red velvet cookie breaking in half

    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.

    Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Step-by-Step
    Can you make these dairy-free?

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

    What brands make gluten-free cake mix?

    You will find a lot of brands have gluten-free cake mixes. For example, Duncan Hines, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury offer gluten-free cake mixes.

    How do you store leftovers?

    Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer to avoid having cookies stick together. You can also use plastic wrap to seal the container. These chewy cookies are good for 3 days. I actually love to enjoy them nice and cold. Make sure to allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before storing them.

    Lady in red decorating Galentines table

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    Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies on a plate
    5 from 2 votes
    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.

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    Comments

    1. Diana Cote says

      February 09, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      These look great but so do all the others. I think I will have to make the cookie pizza with fruit just because my daughter would go bananas, the smoothie bowl for me and the cookies & cupcakes for my daughters class. hahaha

      Reply
    2. Darissa Perry says

      February 09, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      I would love this! What a wonderful giveaway! But I’m dying to try your Red Velvet Cookies. That is something I’ve never made. I enjoy your website with all your recipes! And your book! Thanks!

      Reply
    3. Suzanne says

      February 09, 2016 at 2:44 am

      The cookies look yummy!!! I’d pick the RED Kitchen Aid mixer, if asked!!

      Reply
    4. Paula M says

      February 09, 2016 at 1:58 am

      I need to try these! All of these treats look quite yummy

      Reply
    5. Paula M says

      February 09, 2016 at 1:58 am

      I need to try these! All of these treats look yummy.

      Reply
    6. Joan M says

      February 08, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      Oh WoW – Cookies look so yummy! Can’t wait.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        March 17, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Thank you Joan, I hope you love them as much as we did! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Shannon says

      February 08, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      Yum! I ordered namaste cake mix from amazon so I can make these this week.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        March 17, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Awesome, can’t wait to hear how they turn out Shannon! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sonya says

      February 07, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      I found your blog from Tracy at Delightfully Free 🙂

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        March 17, 2016 at 8:01 pm

        Oh yay, I love Tracy! She is truly one of the sweetest people EVER! Welcome 🙂

        Reply
    9. Brittany @ Sweet Note Bakery says

      February 03, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Would love the teal mixer! #dreamy

      Reply
    10. Suzanne says

      February 03, 2016 at 6:03 am

      Thank goodness for this site, and for the chance to win this Kitchenaid Mixer. My health is SO much better, and I now have my entire family eating Gluten Free (even though they don’t have to).

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        March 17, 2016 at 8:04 pm

        That is so great to hear Suzanne! I think eating naturally clean is always best for our bodies.

        Reply
    11. shauna says

      February 03, 2016 at 5:36 am

      I need to try Namaste!

      Reply
    12. Emily says

      February 03, 2016 at 1:40 am

      Great giveaway!

      Reply
    13. Missy M. says

      February 02, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      Those cookies look so yummy and I’ll have to try some of the other recipes too!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks Missy, we couldn’t stop eating them so hopefully you enjoy them too! 🙂

        Reply
    14. Sharalyn Anderson says

      February 02, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      These cookies look delicious. 🙂 Sooooo Yummy.
      I love the taste of red velvet.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:33 pm

        Me too Sharalyn!

        Reply
    15. Genie says

      February 02, 2016 at 12:20 pm

      I love red velvet cake (actually where I come from we call it something else, but I still love it,) Cookies are even better!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks Genie, it’s a fun flavor especially for Valentines. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Julie says

      February 02, 2016 at 7:49 am

      Those Red Velvet Cookies looks so good. I love Red Velvet cake, and I know I’d love these.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:33 pm

        Thanks Julie, I think you will too! 😉

        Reply
    17. Elle @ Only Taste Matters says

      February 02, 2016 at 4:40 am

      These cookies look amazing! Can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks Elle, I definitely can’t wait to try all of you gals recipes as well!

        Reply
    18. Deb Eberspacher says

      February 01, 2016 at 10:58 pm

      These look delicious

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        Thanks Deb! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Todd Bliss says

      February 01, 2016 at 7:32 pm

      This would be awesome to win

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:34 pm

        Such a fun giveaway with some of my favorite bloggers!

        Reply
    20. Kathy says

      February 01, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      These look delicious!

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        February 02, 2016 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks so much Kathy!! 🙂

        Reply
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