30-Minute Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies that combine the distinctive flavor of red velvet cake with rich chocolate chunks and crunchy malt balls. These easy treats start with a boxed cake mix for convenience, creating tender cookies with a beautiful red color and complex vanilla-cocoa notes. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or when you want impressive cookies without the fuss of making cake batter from scratch. The malt balls add an unexpected textural contrast and nostalgic candy shop flavor that sets these apart from standard red velvet desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup chocolate chunkswhite chocolate chips1:1flavor
sweeter profile
- 1 cup malt balls, coarsely crushedchopped pecans1:1nut-free to nuttyadds tree_nuts
different crunch
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line baking sheet with silpat liner or parchment paper
- 2
Combine butter, cake mix, egg and vegetable oil in large mixing bowl until dough forms
- 3
Stir in chocolate chunks and malt balls
- 4
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart
- 5
Bake until baked through
- 6
Cool on baking sheet before transferring
Tips
Use a medium cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking
Let cookies cool completely on the baking sheet to prevent breaking when transferring
Store in airtight container - these taste great both at room temperature and chilled
Good to Know
airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week
dough can be scooped and refrigerated up to 2 days before baking
room temperature or chilled
Common Mistakes
use medium cookie scoop to avoid oversized cookies that spread too much
do not overbake to avoid dry, crumbly texture
let cool completely on baking sheet to avoid breaking when moving
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
different crunch
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use a different cake mix flavor
Yes, chocolate or vanilla cake mix work well. Adjust add-ins accordingly - use white chocolate with vanilla or extra dark chocolate with chocolate mix.
What if I do not have malt balls
Substitute with chopped candy bars, crushed cookies, or chopped nuts. The texture will be different but equally delicious.
How long do these cookies keep
Store in airtight container for up to one week at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.