Description
Delightfully festive Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies loaded with colorful Red, White, and Blue M&M's. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to prepare using a boxed cake mix, making a perfect treat for celebrations or everyday snacking. Coated with a crunchy sugar exterior, these cookies balance rich red velvet flavor with a playful candy crunch.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix (15.25 oz)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Red, White, and Blue M&M's (divided)
Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dough forms.
- Fold in M&M’s: Gently fold half of the M&M’s into the cookie dough, distributing the candies evenly without breaking them.
- Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for one hour. This chilling step firms the dough, making it easier to handle and helping the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using a medium cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons), portion out the dough and roll each portion gently into a ball.
- Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar until fully coated, then place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes. Do not overbake; the cookies should appear puffy and slightly underdone when removed, as they will continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.
- Add Remaining M&M’s: Immediately upon removing the cookies from the oven, press the remaining M&M’s into the tops of each cookie for an extra pop of color and flavor.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure you do not overbake the cookies; they should be soft and chewy rather than crispy.
- Chilling the dough is important to prevent spreading and helps achieve the ideal texture.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with a neutral oil like canola or light olive oil if preferred.
- For a different flavor twist, consider folding in white chocolate chips or nuts instead of M&M’s.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
