Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies {With Cake Mix!}

Red velvet crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar to create their classic crackled top. These are made with a box cake mix, so they come together fast with just a few ingredients and no complicated steps.

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies with Cake Mix

These red velvet crinkles with cake mix are one of the easiest cookie recipes you can make. The dough mixes up in minutes, bakes into soft, chewy cookies, and gets rolled in powdered sugar for that signature crinkle look. They’re perfect for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or anytime you want a tasty cookie!

If you have a few extra minutes to make crinkle cookies from scratch, then you have to try our easy chocolate crinkle cookie and gingerbread crinkle cookie recipes.

Ingredients

• Box red velvet cake mix
• Eggs
• Vegetable oil
• Vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for rolling
• Optional: White chocolate chips

Baking Tools I Use

• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop
• Cooling rack

How to Make Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
3. Scoop dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
4. Roll each dough ball generously in powdered sugar.
5. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the cookies are set and crackled on top.
7. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Recipe Tips:

• If the dough is too sticky, place it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to chill.
• If the dough is still a little sticky, dust your hands with powdered sugar for easier rolling.

About These Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

These crinkle cookies made with red velvet cake mix come together fast with just a few ingredients and no complicated steps.

I was amazed at how pillowy-soft they turned out and how well they freeze! I will definitely be making these again to have on hand for Valentine's Day and next holiday season!

Baking Tips

• Do not overbake. The cookies should still look soft in the center when you pull them from the oven.
• Roll the dough balls heavily in powdered sugar so you get a bold crackle on top.
• Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them so they hold their shape.
• If the dough is sticky, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before rolling.

Storage

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
They also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Other Recipes You May Like to Try

If you love easy cookie and dessert recipes, you might also enjoy:

• Lemon Bars
• Fudgy Cocoa Brownies
• Thin and Crispy Sugar Cookies
• Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any brand of red velvet cake mix?

Yes. Any standard box of red velvet cake mix will work for these cookies.

Do I need to refrigerate the dough?

Not usually, but if your dough feels too sticky to roll, chilling it for 10 to 15 minutes makes it easier to work with.

Can I add mix-ins?

Yes. White chocolate chips work especially well in these red velvet crinkles with cake mix.

Why didn’t my cookies crack?

This usually means there was not enough powdered sugar on the outside of the dough balls. Roll them generously for the best crinkled look.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. You can bake them a day or two ahead and store them in an airtight container until ready to serve, or freeze them for up to 2 months.