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Best Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies (Easy, Soft & 5 Ingredients)

Sometimes the most delicious cookies are the simplest ones — and these Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies prove exactly that. With only 5 ingredients, you get cookies that are soft, chewy, perfectly sweet, and beautiful enough to serve anywhere. Red velvet brings that signature deep cocoa flavor and vibrant color, while white chocolate chips add creamy sweetness and mini chocolate chips add a rich chocolate bite in every mouthful. These cookies look impressive, but they’re incredibly easy to make — no mixer required, no complicated steps, and no long ingredient list. They are perfect for holidays, parties, Valentine’s Day, gifting, bake sales, or whenever you want a stunning dessert fast. Most importantly, they come together in under 20 minutes, which means you can satisfy your cookie craving right now. If you love soft, chewy cookies with rich flavor and a gorgeous appearance, this recipe is about to become your go-to favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
bake time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box 13.25 oz red velvet cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step 1:
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2:
  1. In a mixing bowl, add the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
Step 3:
  1. Mix until a thick cookie dough forms. The dough will be soft and sticky — that’s perfect.
Step 4:
  1. Fold in the white chocolate chips and mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly.
Step 5:
  1. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form dough balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie.
Step 6:
  1. Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Step 7:
  1. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.
To rewarm, microwave for 6–7 seconds to make them soft and melty again.
🥄 Variations
Cream Cheese Frosting Drizzle: Top with a light cream cheese glaze after cooling.
Extra Chocolate: Add ½ cup more white chocolate chips for a sweeter cookie.
Valentine Version: Add heart-shaped sprinkles or pink sanding sugar.
Nutty Twist: Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
Yes — chocolate, strawberry, or funfetti work great.
Can I skip the mini chocolate chips?
Yes — just use the white chocolate chips, or substitute all mini chips.
Why is my dough sticky?
Cake mix dough is naturally sticky — no need to add flour.
Can I chill the dough?
Yes — chilling 15–20 minutes makes thicker cookies.
Can I make the cookies bigger?
Yes — add 1–2 minutes to baking time.
Can I make them without oil?
Oil is what makes them soft — do not replace.
Can I use coconut oil?
Yes — melt it first before mixing.
Do these taste like traditional red velvet?
Yes — with soft cocoa flavor and signature color.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Use a gluten-free red velvet cake mix.
How do I keep the cookies chewy?
Remove from the oven while centers still look slightly soft.
🏁 Conclusion
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, sweet, and absolutely beautiful — with hardly any effort at all. With only 5 ingredients and just a few minutes of prep, you get cookies that taste bakery-quality and look stunning. Whether for holidays, gifting, celebrations, or everyday sweet cravings, these cookies always impress.
Bake them, share them, and enjoy the happiness in every bite.