Red Velvet M&M Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
These Red Velvet M&M Cake Mix Cookies combine the rich, tender crumb of red velvet cake with the colorful crunch of M&Ms, creating a vibrant and delightful treat perfect for any celebration or everyday indulgence. Using a simple cake mix base, these cookies come together quickly and bake to chewy, flavorful perfection.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cookie Dough
- 15.25 ounces Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup M&Ms (Valentine-themed recommended)
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil. Stir with a spatula until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add M&Ms: Pour in the ¾ cup of M&Ms and gently fold them into the cookie dough to distribute them evenly throughout.
- Portion Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop 12 dough balls onto each prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. For an extra pop of color, press a few additional M&Ms into the tops of the dough balls.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the trays for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute other candy-coated chocolates or mix-ins for the M&Ms based on your preference.
- Do not overbake the cookies to maintain a soft, chewy texture.
- For festive occasions, choose themed M&Ms to match the event.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Keywords: red velvet cookies, cake mix cookies, M&M cookies, easy cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies