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Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Easy Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

If you are looking for a festive, MEGA EASY dessert that feels perfect for Valentine’s Day, these easy red velvet cake mix cookies check every box. They are soft, chewy, vibrant red, and packed with Valentine’s candy, all while using a simple boxed cake mix as the base. This means these are such an easy cookie to make, and you can sub the candy for whatever you have to hand!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz (425 g) Box Cake Mix (1 Standard Box) See Notes below for varieties
  • 1/2 Cup (120 ml) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 (2) Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Mini White Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Cup Valentine's M&Ms

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, chocolate chips and about 3/4 of the M&Ms. Stir to combine (it may be a little stiff).
  • If you have time, place the cookie dough in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350℉/180℃. Line two large baking sheets.
  • Scoop large tablespoon size balls of dough onto the baking sheets, a few inches apart. Top with a sprinkle of white chocolate chips and a few of the M&Ms.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, until the edges look crisp. Let cool before serving!

Notes

Varieties: 
  • Red Velvet with White Chocolate Chips
  • Yellow Cake with Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • Funfetti with Extra Sprinkles
  • Chocolate with Chopped Peanuts
  • Devil's Food Cake with Caramel Chocolate Candy