Cakes and cookies aren’t all that different in composition—it’s all just a matter of ratios. These red velvet cake mix cookies take advantage of that similarity by using a few ingredients to make chewy cookies out of a box of cake mix.

They have the perfect crisp tender texture of a cookie while tasting like red velvet cake with pops of white chocolate throughout. They also keep exceptionally well for a few days because of their high oil content.

Learn how to make red velvet cake mix cookies, and keep a box on hand so you can always make these treats.

Ingredients for Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

You’ll need just five ingredients for these cookies, including red velvet cake mix as the base of these vibrant treats:

• Vegetable oil: Adds moisture and richness to the cookie dough. Can substitute with other neutral oils if preferred.
• Kosher salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
• Large eggs: Binds and gives the cookies structure.
• Red velvet cake mix: Provides the base for the cookie dough while simplifying the baking process.
• White chocolate chips: Adds sweetness and a pop of color to the cookies. Can substitute with other types of chocolate or flavored chips if preferred.

How To Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

These impressive cookies couldn’t be easier to throw together. Full instructions are below, but here’s a brief recap before you get started:

• Step 1. Mix cookie dough: Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together oil, salt, and eggs in a medium bowl. Stir in cake mix, and fold in white chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Step 2. Scoop cookie dough: Portion 24 heaping tablespoons of dough and roll in your hands to form balls. Place about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
• Step 3. Bake cookies: Bake just until edges begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why Cake Mix Cookies Are So Good

Cake mix cookies don’t just simplify the baking process by limiting the number of ingredients and measuring needed, they also offer other benefits:

Cake mix cookies can be made in a number of flavors, depending on your preferences and the cake mix you have on hand. They’re consistent, convenient, and result in tender cookies with moist interiors with very little prep.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Variations

These simple cookies can be customized in a variety of ways:

• Cake mix: If you love these red velvet cookies, create batches with other types of cake mixes for a variety of cookies to serve at your next event.
• Chocolate chips or chunks: Swap the white chocolate chips with milk, dark, or flavored chocolate chips or chunks.
• Freeze-dried fruits: Fold crumbled freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries into the cookie dough before baking for a fruity twist.
• Nuts: Add chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts for a nutty addition.
• Candies: Fold in M&M’s or chopped candy bars before baking.
• Oreos: Top each cookie with crushed Oreos before baking.
• Nutella: Top the baked cookies with a spoonful of Nutella for a sophisticated touch.
• Crackly coating: Roll the scooped cookies in powdered sugar before baking for a pretty white finish.
• Mini sandwiches: Bake the cookies as half tablespoon-sized mounds for mini cookies you can sandwich with cream cheese frosting. Shorten the baking time as needed.

How To Store Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

With oil to keep them moist, these cookies will stay fresh for quite a while. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before packing into an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to five days or freeze for up to three months.

You can also freeze the cookie dough to bake later. Scoop the cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.

Editorial contributions by Katie Rosenhouse.