Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

5 from 3 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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake mix, cookies, galentines, red velvet

Servings: cookies

Calories: 303kcal

Author: Chandice

Cost: $5

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.

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