Description
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and delightful treat combining the rich flavor of red velvet cake with the softness of cream cheese, coated in powdered sugar for a sweet, crinkly finish. Perfect for a festive dessert or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce box red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 half sheet baking pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dough: Use a stand or hand mixer to beat together the cake mix, eggs, and whipped cream cheese spread in a large mixing bowl for 1-2 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Place the powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Form Cookies: Using a 1 ½ Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls of dough into the powdered sugar, coat them thoroughly, and then roll into even balls.
- Arrange on Sheet: Place the coated cookie balls about 1-2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 11 minutes or until the edges are set and cookies appear slightly firm.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or serving warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese spread for smooth blending with the cake mix.
- Roll cookies generously in powdered sugar for bold crinkles and extra sweetness.
- A cookie scoop ensures uniform cookie sizes for even baking.
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center to maintain moisture.
- Store at room temperature for 3-5 days; cover if longer than 1 day to prevent drying.
- Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to soften and refresh cookie texture.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw before serving, noting they may firm up slightly.
- Dough can be made up to 24 hours in advance; store chilled and covered tightly, roll in powdered sugar before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
