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These showstopping red velvet crinkle cookies are super soft and chewy and made extra easy with a box of cake mix. They literally take 5 minutes to mix together and will quickly become one of your favorite cookies!
The Ingredients You’ll Need
- Butter: Melt the butter, and then let it cool.
- Eggs: Large, whole eggs.
- Cake Mix: You’ll want a box of red velvet cake mix. Look for the 15.25 oz box.
- Powdered Sugar: For coating the cookies. This helps show off the crinkles.
How to Make Red Velvet Cookies
- Make the Dough:
- Combine the butter, eggs, and red velvet cake mix until there are no large lumps left.
- Shape and Coat:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball of dough in the powdered sugar. Place the coated dough balls on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of space between for spreading.
- Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops have cracked, and they look set (the centers will still be gooey). Be careful not to overbake to maintain that deliciously chewy center.
- Cool:
- Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, and then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Helpful Tips
These helpful baking notes are my top tips for creating perfectly crinkled, soft-and-chewy red velvet crinkle cookies every time. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
While these red velvet cookies are perfect just as they are, here are a few fun ways you can change them up!
- Whoopie Pies: Pipe or spread some cream cheese frosting on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it together with another cookie to create red velvet whoopie pies! To make them extra festive, you can roll the edges of the icing in sprinkles.
- Chocolate Chips: Adding 1 cup of chocolate chips adds a great extra chocolate-y flavor to your cookies. You can use white, milk or dark chocolate chips!
- Sprinkles: Instead of rolling the cookie dough in powdered sugar, you can roll these red velvet cake mix cookies in sprinkles instead!
- Serve with Ice Cream: We love these cookies warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce to really take them over the top!
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How to Store Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
These cookies are great for baking ahead of time, because they stay soft and scrumptious for up to five days! Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature, and you’re good to go. To keep them extra soft and chewy, store the cookies with a slice of white bread. Replace the slice of bread every few days as it goes stale.
Can I Freeze These?
I do not recommend freezing crinkle cookies because the powdered sugar coating tends to melt after you freeze and thaw them. They’ll still be safe to eat, but they won’t be as cute!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Can I use any brand of red velvet cake mix?
Yes, any standard 15.25 oz red velvet cake mix will work well in this recipe. Just ensure it’s not the 'extra moist' type which may require adjustments.
- → Why roll the cookies in powdered sugar?
Rolling in powdered sugar helps create the signature crinkle effect on top of the cookies as they bake and crack open.
- → How do I keep the cookies chewy?
Avoid overbaking and remove the cookies when they look just set on top. The centers should still be soft and slightly gooey.
- → Can I add mix-ins like chocolate chips?
Yes! Add up to 1 cup of white, milk, or dark chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
- → What’s the best way to store these cookies?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Add a slice of bread inside to help maintain softness.
- → Can I freeze red velvet crinkle cookies?
Freezing is not recommended as the powdered sugar coating tends to melt, which affects the appearance. They're best enjoyed fresh.