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red velvet crinkle cookies cooling on a wire rack
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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red velvet crinkle cookies turn a couple boxes of cake mix into a delicious cookie perfect for any occasion! These easy cookies need only a few ingredients and have a super short prep so you can make them even when you're short on time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time30 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

For The Cookies

  • 1 white cake box mix
  • 1 chocolate cake box mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 eggs
  • Red Food Dye

For The Topping

  • Powdered Sugar
  • Heart Sprinkles
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the white cake mix and chocolate cake mix until well blended.
    1 white cake box mix, 1 chocolate cake box mix
  • Add melted butter, eggs, and red food dye to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough is smooth and a vibrant red color is achieved. Adjust the food dye as needed.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 4 eggs, Red Food Dye
  • Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
  • Place powdered sugar in a shallow dish for rolling.
    Powdered Sugar
  • Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball generously in powdered sugar.
  • Place coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are slightly puffed and crackled.
  • Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Optionally, press heart sprinkles onto the tops while the cookies are still warm.
    Heart Sprinkles
  • Serve once completely cooled. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • You might have to add more food coloring to achieve the rich red color. 
  • Any brand of cake mix will work.
  • Make sure not to skip the cooling time on the cookies before you transfer them to a wire rack. The cool time helps the cookies set.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg