Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
These red velvet cake mix cookies are easy to make with cake mix, cream cheese, butter and white chocolate chips. Soft and chewy with a vibrant red color for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounce package red velvet cake mix
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- ½ cup butter , softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- powdered sugar , for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Prep. Heat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and cream cheese. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup butter and 8 ounces cream cheese using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Make dough. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix until completely incorporated. Then add box of cake mix and continue mixing until a dough forms (it will be thick). Fold in 1/2 cup white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough balls. If desired, place powdered sugar in a small bowl. Using a small cookie scoop, form one-inch dough balls and roll into powdered sugar to coat.
- Bake. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until centers are set.
- Cool. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Then dust with more powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Dough: If the dough is too sticky, try refrigerating it for 30 minutes prior to rolling to make it easier to work with.
Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days.
Freezing: Flash freeze on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes (or until hard), then transfer to freezer container and store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 175mg, Potassium: 70mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 206IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
