Description
Delightfully soft and chewy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies made effortlessly using a boxed cake mix, cream cheese spread, and a powdered sugar coating. These vibrant red treats are quick to whip up, baked until perfectly set on the edges, making them an ideal sweet indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese spread
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two half sheet baking pans with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a stand or hand mixer to beat together the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and whipped cream cheese spread for 1-2 minutes until a soft, sticky dough forms. This mixture will be moist and pliable, perfect for cookie shaping.
- Prepare Sugar Coating: Pour the powdered sugar into a shallow bowl, which will be used to coat the cookie dough balls before baking.
- Scoop and Coat: Using a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls of dough directly into the powdered sugar. Coat each dough ball thoroughly, then roll into a smooth, even ball to create a beautifully textured sugar crust.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1-2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack or serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Using whipped cream cheese spread instead of regular cream cheese helps keep the dough soft and easier to mix.
- Ensure cookies are spaced properly on the baking sheet to avoid sticking together as they bake.
- For even baking, use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat on your sheets.
- 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 and flavor.
