Make soft, chewy red velvet cookies fast using just a box of red velvet cake mix. This simple shortcut recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal effort, perfect for any occasion.
Author:ellievance
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:10 min
Total Time:15 min
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 box (about 15 oz) red velvet cake mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white chocolate chips (optional addition)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the entire box of red velvet cake mix, the two eggs, and the vegetable oil. Mix with a spoon or electric mixer until just combined. Do not overmix.
If you are adding white chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough now.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers will still look slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a classic crinkle effect, roll the dough balls in powdered sugar before baking.
If you prefer a richer, slightly tangier cookie, substitute the vegetable oil with 1/2 cup of melted butter.
For a cream cheese finish, prepare a simple glaze using 4 oz softened cream cheese mixed with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled cookies.