Velvety Red Cookies How to Bake Them Simply
Delight in these soft and chewy red velvet cookies made effortlessly with a cake mix base, perfect for any occasion. Add in chocolate chips or M&Ms and top with optional cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 15 ounce red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips or M&Ms
- cream cheese frosting optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, eggs, and melted butter. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined. Fold in chocolate chips or M&Ms if desired.
- Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the chilled cookies for 11-13 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
- If desired, frost cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to one month.
Notes
You can customize these cookies by using different mix-ins like white chocolate chips or dried cranberries. The cream cheese frosting adds a classic tangy sweetness but is optional.