Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Peppermint Crunch
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Peppermint Crunch are festive, soft, and chewy cookies made with cake mix and crushed peppermint candies. They’re quick to make and perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or holiday gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Optional: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate for drizzle
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, eggs, oil or butter, and peppermint extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies and white chocolate chips, if using.
- Scoop dough into 1–2 tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with extra peppermint candy once cooled.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking, especially with melted peppermint.
- Chilling the dough is optional but helpful in warm kitchens.
- Add a slice of bread to the storage container to keep cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
