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    Published: Jan 12, 2023 · Modified: Mar 17, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

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    plate of red velvet crinkle cookies.

    These Red Velvet cake mix cookies transform into the cutest crinkle cookies with a roll in powdered sugar right before baking! With soft, chewy centers and crinkled edges, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

    plate of red velvet crinkle cookies.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday dessert or an after-school snack that comes together in no time, everyone will love these delightful Red Velvet crinkle cookies. And, what a cute surprise for Valentines, Mother's Day, or even Christmas!

    Cake mix cookies are a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth without all the fuss. Soft and chewy, these velvety-smooth Red Velvet cake mix cookies will delight both young and old with their delectable flavor!

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • What is the Origins of Red Velvet?
    • How to Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    This quick-and-easy red velvet crinkle cookie recipe uses simple ingredients like a Duncan Hines cake mix, oil, eggs, and optional extras like chips or nuts - all of which you likely already have on hand in the pantry. Not to mention they make your kitchen smell amazing while baking!

    Let's dive into this Red Velvet cake mix cookies recipe that takes just minutes to make, and can be enjoyed fresh from the oven in no time at all!

    Ingredients for making red crackle cookies duncan hine cake mix.
    • Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix - or any brand of Red Velvet cake mix.
    • Eggs - at room temperature.
    • Vegetable oil - Sunflower, or any light flavored vegetable oil.
    • Powdered Sugar - to roll the cookie balls in.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    What is the Origins of Red Velvet?

    Red Velvet is a popular Southern origin cake using buttermilk for a velvety smooth, light texture. At one time, during the depression and WWII, baking supplies, to include cocoa powder, were in very short supply.

    Mixing a cake with buttermilk and reacting it with baking soda gave a fluffy leavening when baking powder was not as readily available. This delicate texture was referred to as a Velvet cake. The bright red color was originally beet juice, and disguised the shortage of cocoa powder in the recipe, which was of course rationed.

    How to Make Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

    Whether these cake mix red velvet cookies are simply enjoyed on their own or shared with family and friends, these cookie treats will be sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready for irresistible flavor in every bite with this quick, simple recipe - it’s made from easily accessible ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry!

    Mix The Red Velvet Cookie Batter

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large, rimmed cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    Mixing wet ingredients in a large glass mixing bowl.
    1. In a medium bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and oil together until well blended. The dough will be pretty sticky.
    scooping cookie dough from bowl of batter.
    1. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes, then scoop the dough out by 1½ tablespoons and form into balls.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Coat Cookie Balls with Powdered Sugar

    1. Pro Tip: You can use some of the powdered sugar to dust your hands with to help shape the balls also.
    bowl of powdered sugar.
    1. Fill a small mixing bowl with powdered sugar so you can drop the balls of cookie dough into it.
    balls of cookie dough rolled in powdered sugar.
    1. Roll each cookie ball in the powdered sugar, coating it generously.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Bake & Cool The Red Velvet Cookies

    Be sure to leave enough space between the powdered sugar coated cookie balls so that the cookies do not spread and bake together.

    unbaked powdered sugar covered cookie balls on parchment paper covered baking sheet.
    1. Place the sugar coated cookie balls on the parchment covered cookie sheet about 2" apart.
    Baked red velvet cookie crinkle cookies on parchment paper covered baking sheet.
    1. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set on the edges and crinkled on their surface.
    1. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    These lovely Red Velvet cake mix Crinkle cookies will be a popular hit with their iconic color and crinkled cookie texture. Serve them with our other Valentine cookies, or make them a special Mother's Day or Christmas treat!

    These Red Velvet Crinkle cookies would make a stunning cookie bar accompanied by our Powdered Sugar Mini Donuts, Raspberry Linzer Cookies, Danish Wedding Cookies, and Strawberry Crunch Cookies.

    plate of red velvet crinkle cookies.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Substitutions

    Use any red velvet cake mix for these cookies. Alternatively, you can use a Strawberry cake mix and make Strawberry Velvet Crinkle cookies.

    Variations

    You can make several variations of Crinkle Cookies with any cake mix or cookie recipe. See some of our variations!

    • Crinkle Brownie Cookies - Use our recipe for these Crinkle Brownie Cookies, or use a brownie mix.
    • Blue Velvet Cookies - Use a White cake mix and egg whites and blue food coloring. Add white chocolate chips. Be sure to not use the egg yolk or you will have aqua velvet cookies!
    • Lemon Crinkle Cookies - Another favorite of mine, especially at Easter. Use a Lemon cake mix to make these crinkle cookies

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this dish.

    • Rimmed Cookie Sheets & Wire Cooling Rack set
    • KitchenAid Hand Mixer

    Storage

    Store leftover red velvet crinkle cookies in an air tight container.

    Tips for Success

    • Refrigerating the cookie dough for 30 minutes makes it easier to roll this sticky dough into cookie balls.
    • Dust your hands with some of the powdered sugar to help shape the chilled cookie dough into the balls.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I freeze these red velvet cake mix cookies?

    Yes, but do so after baking the dough. Store in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    What makes crackle cookies crack?

    Coating the balls of red velvet cookie dough with either powdered sugar or granulated sugar draws out moisture from the cookie surface, which promotes cracking when the cookie centers expand.

    How do you know when crinkle cookies are done?

    Red Velvet cake mix crinkle cookies are generally ready when you can see the crackly texture appear on the cookies and, when you gently poke the edges of the cookies, they feel 'set'.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Red Velvet Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

    These Red Velvet cake mix cookies transform into the cutest crinkle cookies with a roll in powdered sugar right before baking! With soft, chewy centers and crinkled edges, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time12 mins
    Chill Time30 mins
    Total Time57 mins
    Course: cookies, Desserts
    Cuisine: American, Holiday
    Servings: 24 cookies
    Calories: 143kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks
    • Kitchenaid Handmixer

    Ingredients

    • 1 Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix (or any brand)
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • 1 cup powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a large, rimmed cookie or baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and oil together until well blended. The dough will be pretty sticky.
      1 Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake Mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
    • Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes, then scoop the dough out by 1½ tablespoons and form into balls.
    • Pro Tip: You can use some of the powdered sugar to dust your hands with to help shape the balls also.
    • Fill a small mixing bowl with powdered sugar so you can drop the balls of cookie dough into it.
      1 cup powdered sugar
    • Roll each cookie ball in the powdered sugar, coating it generously.
    • Place the sugar coated cookie balls on the parchment covered cookie sheet about 2" apart.
    • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set on the edges and crinkled on their surface.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

    Notes

    • Refrigerating the cookie dough for 30 minutes makes it easier to roll this sticky dough into cookie balls.
    • Dust your hands with some of the powdered sugar to help shape the chilled cookie dough into the balls.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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