15-Minute Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies (Gluten Free Option)

Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies on a plate

5 from 3 votes

15-Minute Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies (Gluten Free Option)

These easy 15-minute Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are moist, soft, and irresistibly delicious. Simple to make and perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or whenever you're craving a sweet treat with minimal effort.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake mix, cookies, galentines, red velvet

Servings: cookies

Calories: 579kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $5

Ingredients

17 ounces gluten-free vanilla cake mix
1 box chocolate pudding mix
½ cup butter softened
2 eggs
2-3 tablespoons red food coloring

Cream cheese frosting

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

Instructions

Red Velvet Cookies

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Combine the dry cake mix, dry chocolate pudding mix, butter, food coloring, and eggs in a stand mixer and mix well
Scoop dough with a mini cookie (ice cream) scoop and roll dough into 1" balls
Place sprinkles in separate bowl and roll cookie dough balls in them
Place balls on a silicone-mat-lined baking sheet and bake cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly brown and still soft to the touch on top (I like them a little undercooked)
Remove cookies from the oven and let rest for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack

Cream Cheese Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Slowly add the powdered sugar, about ½ cup at a time, mixing on low speed. Once all the sugar is combined, increase the speed and beat until the frosting is fluffy.
Pour in the vanilla extract and mix.
If the frosting is too thick, add a teaspoon of milk or cream at a time until the desired consistency is reached. For thicker frosting, add a little more powdered sugar.
Spread or pipe the frosting onto completely cooled cookies.

Notes

Storage and make ahead

Leftovers: If you happen to have leftover cookies, store them in an airtight container or ziplock baggie at room temperature for up to 3 days. Layer with parchment paper if you're stacking the cookies to prevent sticking.

Make ahead: To save yourself some time in the kitchen, you can prepare the dough a day in advance and store it in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before baking.

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