Four basic pantry items turn a simple boxed cake mix into soft, crinkly cookies in about twenty minutes. Red velvet cake mix already contains the flour, color, and cocoa needed for a rich cookie base.
The dough comes together quickly in one bowl without a stand mixer. Rolling the thick dough balls in powdered sugar creates a bright white cracked surface as they spread in the oven.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Heat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. Mix the dough
Combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Stir until a smooth, thick dough forms.
3. Shape and roll
Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into round balls and roll each ball until fully covered in sugar.
4. Arrange and press
Place dough balls two inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each top slightly using the bottom of a glass.
5. Bake and cool
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges brown slightly. Cool on the pan for five minutes before moving.
Variations
- Mix half a cup of white chocolate chips into the dough before shaping.
Pro Tips
How to Store Red Velvet Box Cookies Recipe
Refrigerator
Keep baked cookies in a sealed container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to five days.
Freezer
Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to two months.
Reheating
Microwave one cookie for five seconds to warm it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the dough so thick?
Cake mix cookies use far less liquid than a cake batter, creating a sturdy cookie dough.
Q: What if I do not have powdered sugar?
Run white granulated sugar through a blender until it becomes a fine powder.
Red Velvet Box Cookies – Easy 4-Ingredient Recipe
Make chewy red velvet box cookies using cake mix, eggs, and oil. Roll dough in powdered sugar before baking for 10 minutes for an easy treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven — Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- 2Mix the dough — Combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a bowl. Stir until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- 3Shape and roll — Place the powdered sugar in a small bowl. Scoop dough into round balls and roll each ball until fully covered in sugar.
- 4Arrange and press — Place dough balls two inches apart on the baking sheets. Flatten each top slightly using the bottom of a glass.
- 5Bake and cool — Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges brown slightly. Cool on the pan for five minutes before moving.
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