Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies
These Red Velvet Cupcake Cookies are the perfect mashup—soft and chewy like cookies, but with the rich flavor and velvety crumb of cupcakes. Finished with a creamy frosting swirl, they’re festive, decadent, and sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Topping:
- Red sprinkles or white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Shape cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly soft. Let cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Decorate: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cookies. Sprinkle with red sprinkles or white chocolate if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your cupcake-style cookies!A
Notes
- Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking if it feels sticky.
- Store cookies in the fridge (airtight container) for up to 5 days.
- For extra indulgence, sandwich two cookies together with frosting in between!
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