This post may contain affiliate links. See my privacy policy for details.
Red Velvet cheesecake cookies combine two of my favorite desserts: red velvet cake’s rich flavors and cheesecake’s tanginess. These cookies have a soft, chewy texture thanks to the cake mix.
Why I Think You’ll Love This Recipe!
- These cookies are a time saver using a cake mix for a quick batter!
- It is an easy recipe that is fun to do with your kids!
Chewy Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies
Using a boxed cake mix to save time makes these red velvet cheesecake cookies fast to whip up on a busy day. The bright red color of the cookies makes them fun and perfect for special occasions like Christmas or Valentine’s Day. Each cookie is generously topped with a delicious cream cheese mix for that sweet and tangy flavor.
Cool The Cookie Dough
The cookie dough needs to be chilled before baking. If it is not cooled, the cookies will flatten and spread out too much when baking.
Easy Cake Mix Cookies
When you need to save time, using cake mixes helps to make a fast cookie. They are still packed with great flavors, and they are so versatile! Another fun cake mix cookie is my colorful Rainbow Bit Cookies, which are perfect for a birthday party. Double Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies are a classic chocolate cookie for those of us who need a solid hit of chocolate.
How To Make These Cookies
Using a cake mix means less preparation! Make sure to check out the entire recipe card for the in-depth steps to make this; this is just a summary.
- Combine the first three ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar.
- Roll into balls, press your thumb into each cookie, and fill with cream cheese.
- Cool in the refrigerator for 10 – 15 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Cool and enjoy!
Karlynn’s Tips
- Put the prepared cream cheese mixture into a Ziploc bag, seal it, and cut off the corner. This will make it easy to pipe onto each cookie.
- If you want more cream cheese per cookie, make a larger divot into each cookie to fill.
I fully encourage you to try making these cake mix cookies with your kids, or just make some for yourself to enjoy. These are so easy to make, you will make them again and again!
Happy baking!
Love,
Karlynn
More Great Cookies
Red Velvet Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the first three ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar thoroughly. You can sweeten to taste. Fill a Ziploc bag with the cream cheese mix.
- Take one heaping tablespoon of cookie dough and roll it into a ball.
- Place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet approximately 2 inches apart.
- Push a well in the top with your thumb.
- Cut a corner off the ziploc bag filled with cream cheese. Pipe the cream cheese into the well in the cookie.
- Cool in the refrigerator for 10 -15 minutes.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are cooked and the middle is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool on baking sheets completely.
Notes
Nutrition
PIN THIS RECIPE to your COOKIE RECIPES Boards and Remember to FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST!
Brenda Stoll says
I guess my butter may have been too soft. It was a gooey batter, could not handle. I put in the refrigerator to see if it will work better after being chilled awhile.
curious says
350 degree oven?
curious says
shouldn’t this be a red velvet cake mix? or am i missing something?