Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Red velvet crinkle cookies are wonderful for holidays like Valentine’s Day and Christmas – or just because! This simple recipe is fun to make with kids, too.
Also, check out our funfetti crinkle cookies perfect for birthdays and school bake sales.
I adore baking cookies for my family and these are a holiday favorite! A batch of red velvet crinkle cookies takes less than 30 minutes to make and bake.
Because we’re starting with a boxed cake mix, there’s no need to fuss with tons of measuring or food coloring. The cake mix already has all the dry ingredients like cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder so you don’t need to worry about any of those things. In fact, there are just 4 ingredients!
⭐ Ang’s Tips
✔️ You may find it helpful to chill the dough for 30 minutes before handling.
✔️ Cake mix cookies are usually best the first or second day. They don’t hold up as well as scratch-made cookies, in my opinion.
🫙 Storage
To Store: Red Velvet Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 5-6 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.) Be sure the cookies have cooled to room temperature before storing.
To Freeze Dough: To freeze, portion the cookie dough on a baking sheet – but do not roll them in powdered sugar. Flash freeze for one hour. Place all the frozen cookie dough balls into a freezer bag. Seal tight and label. Frozen cookie dough will last up to 3 months.
Cookies can be baked from frozen (they will need a little bit more time.
To Freeze Baked Cookies: Double bag the cookies before freezing. Baked cookies will last 3-4 weeks in the freezer.
To Thaw: Place the frozen cookies into the fridge and allow them to thaw overnight.
Note: Dip the thawed cookies into the powdered sugar just before baking.
📖 Variations
The first time you try any new recipe we recommend that you make it just as it is written on the recipe card since that is how our cookie recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
Dot the tops of the cookies with white chocolate chips.
Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate.
Out of something you need? Check out our free ingredient substitutions printable!
🍪 Serving Suggestions
These cookies are perfect as they are with a glass of cold milk.
For special occasions or the holiday season, you might like to dress them up a bit. Here are a few suggestions:
Make an ice cream sundae with whipped cream and caramel sauce or hot fudge using these cookies.
They’re also great as a sandwich with vanilla ice cream or cream cheese frosting in the middle.
😋 Similar Recipes
Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:
Red Velvet Desserts
If you love the deep red color and flavor, you have to try these other delicious red velvet recipes:
- easy red velvet cheesecake brownies
- red velvet cake balls
- raspberry red velvet trifle
- red velvet ice cream
Not ready to make these delicious red velvet crinkle cookies yet?
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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
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Ingredients
- 1 15.25oz box red velvet cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
- Combine the red velvet cake mix oil, and eggs until mixed. The cookie dough will be very thick and sticky.
- Put the powdered sugar in a separate bowl.
- Use a 1 ounce cookie scoop (or tablespoon) to scoop cookies out. Roll into balls with your hands.
- Roll the cookie dough ball into the powdered sugar and coat all sides.
- Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are crinkled.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Equipment
- Parchment paper or Silicon mat
