red velvet crinkle cookies (Printer-Friendly)

Soft red velvet cookies with crinkly tops, made easy using cake mix and a few simple ingredients.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
02 - 2 large whole eggs
03 - 1 box (15.25 oz) red velvet cake mix

→ Coating

04 - 1 cup powdered sugar

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, and red velvet cake mix. Stir until smooth and no large lumps remain.
02 - Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball thoroughly in powdered sugar. Place coated balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
03 - Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until tops have cracked and set but centers remain soft and slightly gooey.
04 - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For firmer dough and easier handling, chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.
02 - Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
03 - Avoid overbaking to maintain chewy centers; remove cookies when tops are cracked but centers remain soft.
04 - Cool cookies on wire rack after initial rest to prevent drying.