These super soft and chewy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with cream cheese frosting are the perfect dessert recipe for red velvet lovers AND for Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
Red Velvet is one way to bring cake to a whole new level of dessert. Known for its rich flavor is traditionally complemented by cream cheese frosting, this classic is often saved for some of the most special occasions.
This transformation of cake into a fancy dessert can also be applied to another classic, cookies. These Red Velvet Cookies are an example of the marriage between the class and convenience that will surely make heads turn.
Red Velvet Cookies are a convenient way to easily make a classy dessert. They are topped with cream cheese frosting and perfect for Christmas and Valentine’s Day Celebrations.
In our household, Red Velvet Cake is a popular choice for special occasions. It is not uncommon for this request as we begin to celebrate more major milestones like graduations and big birthdays.
Here are Kleinworth & Co., our goal is always to create recipes that are easy and convenient to prepare and enjoy. These Red Velvet Cookies are no exception to this goal.
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One aspect that makes this recipe unique and quick is how it uses red velvet cake mix to achieve that rich flavor and color we all know so well. Topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, it is much like having a personal cake to enjoy yourself.
These red velvet cookies also have the versatility to be used for any special occasion, including holidays. A small change like the sprinkles used to garnish the frosting provides the perfect way to repurpose this recipe for both Christmas and Valentine’s Day!
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use a homemade red velvet cake mix rather than the type bought in the store?
Yes. But this will depend on how similar your homemade cake mix is to a box mix. With this recipe, we are only using the powder of the mix – not preparing the mix as called for on the box.
How do I store these Red Velvet Cookies?
Since these cookies are topped with cream cheese frosting, they should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out for more than an hour at a time. Store in an airtight container for best results.
More Great Red Velvet Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Mini Loaves
- Red Velvet Cupcakes
- Red Velvet Cookie Dough
- Frostbitten Red Velvet Brownie Bites
- Red Velvet Bundt Cake
- 3-Layer Red Velvet Cake
- Valentine Red Velvet Brownies
- Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
- Red Velvet Cream Cheese Brownies
- Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
- Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Red Velvet Fudge
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Can I substitute and add white chocolate chips instead of frosting?
Yes. White chocolate chips are great with red velvet cookies. But I do encourage you to also try these with dark chocolate chips too.
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Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
This is really a personal preference. If you are happy with just a little salt to cut the sweetness, then use salted butter.
I usually use whatever I have on hand & I really don’t pay too close attention to what butter I have. But I typically keep salted butter on hand & I love that little bit of extra salt with the sweet in this recipe.
These days with groceries being more difficult to find – I basically get whatever the store has available at the time and make it work.
How do you make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies?
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil eggs, and flour. If you are making this with a chocolate cake mix and needing to turn it into a red velvet mix, you can also add the food coloring at this time. Mix until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough out onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 min, they will look puffed and will set as they cool.
- Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to come to room temperature.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the frosting.
Red Velvet Cake Cookies
HOW DO YOU MAKE cream cheese frosting?
- Place the room-temperature cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat until whipped together.
- Slowly mix in the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla. Once the mixture is no longer powdery, increase the speed and beat well for several minutes, until light and fluffy.
Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cooled cookies and add sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired.
Store in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
To make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting you will need:
- Red Velvet Cake Mix (can be substituted for German chocolate cake mix + flavorless gel food color)
- oil (canola or vegetable)
- eggs
- all-purpose flour
- cream cheese
- butter
- confectioner’s sugar
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Can I use a gluten-free flour?
I’m not sure just yet. I have been meaning to give this a try but haven’t had a chance. If you do try this, I would recommend using a 1:1 flour like this one as I don’t believe it would require additional ingredients that are typically called for when trying to make baked recipes in a gluten-free version. Please come back & tell me how it turned out.
How do I properly measure the flour?
The official way is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup & level off. This makes sure the flour isn’t packed tightly into your measuring cup, adding more than you need, as that will make your recipe too dry.
However – if you fluff your flour with a spoon, then gently scoop the flour into the measuring cup, taking care to not pack the flour – that should work for this recipe.
Can these cookies be frozen?
You bet. They are best when frozen before they are frosted. Just make sure to place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
What if I don’t have Red Velvet Cake Mix?
You can substitute the red velvet cake mix with a German chocolate cake mix + 2 tablespoons of flavorless gel food color. It is important that the food color is flavorless though to minimize the not-so-great flavor that tends to overpower recipes when using that quantity.
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Can these cookies be adapted for Christmas of Valentine’s Day?
YOU BET! The base recipe would stay the same, simply add your favorite toppings or sprinkles to the cookies to make them more festive for your holiday of choice!
Can I use canned frosting?
Yes – of course you can use canned cream cheese (or any other flavor) frosting if you are tight on time.
Products I love when making red velvet cake mix cookies…
These red velvet cake mix cookies are SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made cake mix cookies before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love them. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cookie recipe.
- chocolate cake mix
- red velvet cake mix
- cookie sheet
- silicone spatulas
- Kitchen Aid mixer
- Valentine’s Day sprinkle variety
- oil
- all-purpose flour
- confectioner’s sugar
If you love this Easy Cake Mix Cookie recipe, you’re going to love these other treats too. Please click each link below to find the easy, printable recipe!
More Great Cake Mix Recipe Ideas
Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies
Frosted Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Mix Cookie Bars
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix can be substituted for chocolate cake mix + 2 tbsp flavorless gel food color (15.25 ounce box mix)
- 1/2 cup oil canola or vegetable
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 3½ cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil eggs, and flour. If you are making this with a chocolate cake mix and needing to turn it into a red velvet mix, you can also add the food coloring at this time. Mix until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough out onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 min, they will look puffed and will set as they cool.
- Cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to come to room temperature.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before adding the frosting.
Frosting
- Place the room-temperature cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat until whipped together.
- Slowly mix in the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla. Once the mixture is no longer powdery, increase the speed and beat well for several minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Frosting
- Place the room-temperature cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat until whipped together.
- Slowly mix in the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla. Once the mixture is no longer powdery, increase the speed and beat well for several minutes, until light and fluffy.
Decorate
- Spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cooled cookies and add sprinkles or chopped nuts if desired.
- Store in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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