Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Soft and chewy red velvet cake mix cookies topped with a smooth swirl of homemade cream cheese icing.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please know that I only recommend kitchen tools and ingredients I truly love. All opinions and recipe critiques are entirely my own.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These red velvet cake mix cookies are an easy way to make soft, chewy red velvet cookies with just a few simple ingredients. The cookie dough starts with red velvet cake mix, oil, and eggs, then the baked cookies are topped with a swirl of homemade cream cheese frosting.

They have all the classic flavors of red velvet cake in an easy cookie recipe, and the cream cheese frosting makes them feel extra special.

How to make these cookies

Start by adding the dry red velvet cake mix, oil, and eggs to a large mixing bowl. Mix until the ingredients come together to form a soft, thick dough. You do not need to prepare the cake mix according to the package directions. The dry cake mix is used as the base for the cookie dough.

Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into evenly sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly soft. Let the cookies cool completely before adding the frosting.

While the cookies cool, prepare the homemade cream cheese frosting. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with your favorite tip and pipe a swirl onto each cookie.

The finished cookies are soft and chewy with rich red velvet flavor and a creamy, slightly tangy cream cheese frosting.

Why use cake mix for cookies?

Using cake mix is an easy shortcut that eliminates the need to measure several dry ingredients. The cake mix already contains the flour, sugar, cocoa, and leavening needed for the cookies, so all you need to add is oil and eggs.

It also helps create a soft, tender cookie with very little effort. This makes red velvet cake mix cookies a great option when you want a homemade dessert without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

How to store Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

Because the cookies are topped with cream cheese frosting, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are best enjoyed within 3 to 4 days.

For the best texture, let the cookies sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

Can you freeze these cookies?

Yes. For the best results, freeze the cookies without the cream cheese frosting. Allow the baked cookies to cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between the layers. Freeze for up to 2 to 3 months.

Thaw the cookies at room temperature, then prepare the cream cheese frosting and decorate them before serving.

Want more cookie recipes? Check out my Strawberry Muffin Cookies!