Description
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and delicious treat made from a simple cake mix combined with whipped cream cheese for added moisture and flavor. Coated in powdered sugar, they bake into soft, tender cookies with a slightly crisp edge, perfect for any occasion or an easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
Coating
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two half-sheet baking pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a stand mixer or hand mixer to beat together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and whipped cream cheese spread. Mix for 1-2 minutes until the mixture forms a soft, sticky dough.
- Prepare Coating: Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl for easy coating of the cookie dough balls.
- Form Cookies: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out balls of dough and drop them directly into the powdered sugar. Coat each ball thoroughly in the sugar, then roll it into an even ball shape.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges appear set but the centers remain soft and slightly underbaked for a tender texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain soft, chewy centers.
- Using whipped cream cheese spread adds moisture and a slight tangy flavor to enhance the red velvet taste.
- You can substitute regular cream cheese for the whipped variety but soften it first for easier mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add white chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for extra texture.
