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RED VELVET MARSHMALLOW COOKIES

Nellie — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:40:01 +0000

Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies are made completely from scratch with white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. These delicious cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious!

Red Velvet has always been one of my favorites. Add marshmallows and white chocolate chips and these cookies are completely next-level amazing. The intense red color makes these cookies perfect for Valentine’s Day, the 4th of July, Christmas, and any other day of the year too!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE COOKIES AS MUCH AS WE DO:

Marshmallows. Adding marshmallows to cookies makes them chewier, adding the perfect texture and flavor.
Simple ingredients. All of the ingredients are ones that you likely have on hand in your pantry.
Perfect for holidays. Red is the perfect color for a bunch of holidays – Valentine’s Day, 4th of July, Christmas.

INGREDIENTS IN RED VELVET MARSHMALLOW COOKIES

Butter: Real butter works best. For best results, soften the butter to room temperature before adding to the other ingredients.

Sugar: You can’t make cookies without sugar, right?!

Eggs: Two large eggs will bind all of the other ingredients together.

Flour: All-purpose flour works best. You can use a gluten-free substitute if needed.

Baking powder: This is the leavening agent in the cookies. For best results, make sure that the baking powder isn’t old or expired.

Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder gives the cookies that rich, chocolatey flavor.

Red gel food coloring: Start with 3-4 tablespoons of red gel food coloring and add more to deepen the color to the shade that you want.

Vanilla extract: The higher the quality of the vanilla, the better.

Salt: A little bit of salt helps all of the other flavors to pop.

White chocolate chips: You can swap these out with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips if you prefer.

Mini marshmallows: The marshmallows pair so well with the red velvet cookie – they had a creamy texture that is so yummy!

How to make Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies

Cream the butter and sugar together and then add the other ingredients. Fold in the white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

Scoop the cookie dough and bake the cookies. Broil the cookies for about 1 minute if you want to brown the tops of the marshmallows. Cool and serve!

RED VELVET MARSHMALLOW COOKIE RECIPE

Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies are made completely from scratch with white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. These delicious cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious!

Course Cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Servings cookies

Calories 187kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened to room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
red gel food coloring as needed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup white chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl for 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg to the butter mixture and mix for 2-3 more minutes.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, red food coloring, vanilla and salt. Mix until a dough forms and the desired red velvet color is achieved. Mix well to distribute the color evenly.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows gently into the dough.
Use a cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes. Broil the cookies for about 1 minute if you want to brown the tops of the marshmallows. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Red velvet cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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HOW TO SOFTEN BUTTER

Make sure you use softened butter – DON’T melt it! One of the most common errors in cookie making is using butter that is either really cold and hard, or using butter that is too warm and melted. If you have time, just leave butter out on the counter for about 1-2 hours before making your cookies. If you are like me and don’t plan your cookie cravings that far in advance, just place the butter in your microwave and soften in 5-second intervals, being very careful to pull it out before it melts. I actually like to use the defrost setting on my microwave to soften butter- I don’t know the technical reasons behind it, but it seems to soften the butter more evenly and takes a little bit longer so I’m less likely to start melting it!

HOW TO GET PERFECT COOKIES EVERY TIME

Use a cookie scoop! If you want all your cookies to be perfectly shaped and have them all be the same size, a cookie scoop is the way to go.
Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Doing this will make it really easy to remove the cookies from your cookie sheet so that you don’t have to scrape them off the pan – they will just slide right off in perfect shape!
Don’t overbake the cookies – when I take mine out of the oven, they still look slightly underbaked but they will continue to bake on the cookie sheet for a couple more minutes so that’s ok!

FAQs:

Can I substitute mini marshmallows with regular marshmallows?

Yes, you can substitute mini marshmallows with regular marshmallows. Just make sure to chop the regular marshmallows into smaller pieces before folding them into the dough.

How can I prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking?

Chilling the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping and baking can help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.

Can I use milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips?

Yes, you can use milk chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips for a different flavor profile in the cookies.

Can I freeze the cookie dough for later use?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough for later use. Shape the dough into balls, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and freeze. Once frozen solid, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to bake, you can bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

How can I make these cookies gluten-free?

To make these cookies gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend instead of regular all-purpose flour. Ensure that the other ingredients used are also gluten-free.

Can I omit the red gel food coloring?

Yes, you can omit the red gel food coloring if you prefer not to use it. The cookies will look like regular chocolate cookies if you don’t add the food coloring.

How can I adjust the sweetness of these cookies?

If you prefer less sweetness, you can reduce the amount of granulated sugar in the recipe or use a sugar substitute. Adjust the sweetness to your taste preference.

Can I add nuts or other mix-ins to these cookies?

Yes, you can customize these cookies by adding chopped nuts, dried fruit, or other mix-ins of your choice along with or in place of the white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.

How to store red velvet cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cookies for up to 3 months.

MORE DELICIOUS RED VELVET RECIPES TO TRY:

Have you ever tried stuffed cookies? These CREAM CHEESE RED VELVET COOKIES are stuffed with a delicious cream cheese filling.
Don’t have time for scooping out individual cookies? Make brownies! The traditional RED VELVET BROWNIES are delicious, but if you want something a little fancier, you can make OREO RED VELVET BROWNIES or RED VELVET CHEESECAKE BROWNIES.
My personal favorite? These RED VELVET OREO BALLS don’t require any baking at all, they only take a few minutes to prep, and they are perfectly portioned to eat!

Red Velvet Marshmallow Cookies are made completely from scratch with white chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. These delicious cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely delicious!

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RED VELVET CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Jessica — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:13:00 +0000

Red Velvet Christmas cookies with the festive red color, rich chocolate taste & cream cheese icing on top, these cookies are sure to be holiday favorites!

We love the holidays because that means it’s socially acceptable to make dozens of cookie recipes per week. Will we actually make that many? Maybe not. But, we do get pretty busy making cookies thanks to all of our holiday gifts and party plans, so making these red velvet Christmas cookies from cake mix is a great “hack” to reduce prep time and yield tasty results every time.

Red Velvet Cookies for Christmas

Red velvet flavored anything is always a great holiday dessert because when you think of festive colors for Christmas, red and green are usually the first two colors to pop into your mind. The bright red color is vibrant and festive on its own, but adding some icing and festive Christmas sprinkles makes them even more inviting.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Minimal ingredients. We use a box cake mix as the base for these cookies, meaning we don’t need to measure the flour, baking powder, sugars, etc. Instead, we just need three ingredients for these cookies, plus a few more for the tasty icing on top.
Easy to follow steps. These cookies are simple and easy enough that you can have the kids lend a hand and help. The hardest part is waiting for the dough to chill because you’ll be tempted to sample the dough along the way.
They’re perfect for parties! Make these easy red velvet Christmas cookies for your next holiday party, get-together, cookie exchange, or potluck to share them with everyone you know. Or, you know, just keep them at home to enjoy throughout the day.

Red Velvet Xmas Cookies Ingredients

For the Cookies, you will need:

Cake mix- You will need a 15.25-ounce-sized box of red velvet cake mix.

Oil– Use 1/3 cup of vegetable oil to moisten the cake mix into a dough.

Eggs– Adding in 2 large eggs will help the consistency correct and help the cookies bind together well.

For the Icing, you will need:

Butter– You will need 1 tablespoon of softened butter to make the icing taste richer.

Cream cheese– Use 4 ounces of room temperature cream cheese as the base of the frosting.

Vanilla– For added flavor, add in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Milk– Use 2-3 tablespoons of milk to get the icing to the correct consistency.

Powdered sugar- You’ll want to use 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar to get the icing thick and sweet.

Sprinkles– This is optional, but adding some festive Christmas-colored sprinkles will really make your cookies more seasonal!

How to Make Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Cookies

Add the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs to a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer that has been fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix together until combined.

Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour. This makes it easier to work with later. Chilling is optional, but recommended.

Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Scoop the dough to portion it out using a medium sized cookie scoop and gently roll the dough into balls. I recommend spraying the scooper with cooking spray about halfway through the process to prevent sticking.

Place the balls down onto the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.

Bake in the oven for 8-9 minutes. Do not overbake. They will look puffy and underdone.

Allow to rest on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Let cool completely before icing.

Icing

Place the butter and cream cheese in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Beat together until smooth and creamy.

Add in the vanilla and milk. Mix together until fully incorporated.

Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Spoon the icing on top of the cookies.

Top with Christmas sprinkles immediately.

Let cool to set.

Red Velvet Christmas cookies with the festive red color, rich chocolate taste & cream cheese icing on top, these cookies are sure to be holiday favorites!

What Can I Add To Cake Mix Cookies?

You can add just about anything to these cookies if you want! Just go ahead and mix in up to 1 measuring cup of any of the following:

Chocolate Chips
M&M’s
White Chocolate Chips
Sprinkles

You will want to add these in after mixing the dough together, but before chilling the dough. Then just scoop and bake as directed.

Enjoy!

RED VELVET CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Red velvet Christmas cookies are the ultimate indulgent dessert for the holidays. From the festive red and white appearance to the rich chocolate taste and cream cheese icing on top, these cookies are sure to become a part of your holiday plans!

Course Christmas, Cookies

Cuisine American

Keyword RED VELVET CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 9

Chill 1

Total Time 1 24

Servings cookies

Calories 160kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

Cookies

15.25 oz Red velvet cake mix
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 Eggs

Icing

1 Tbsp butter softened
4 oz Cream cheese room temperature
½ tsp Vanilla extract
2-3 TBSP milk
1 ½ cups Powdered sugar
Christmas colored sprinkles

Instructions

Add the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs to a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat until combined.
Cover & chill the dough for 60 minutes. (This makes the dough so much more manageable! If you’re pressed for time, however, you can skip this step. I recommend spraying your cookie scoop with non-stick spray and washing it half way through.)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the dough and gently roll into balls. Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheet at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Do not over bake these cookies, they will look puffy and slightly underdone, but they will finish cooking on the baking sheet after coming out of the oven. Let them sit on the baking sheet 3-4 minutes once out of the oven. Transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Cream Cheese Icing: Start with the icing by placing the butter and cream cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Add in the vanilla and milk and mix until fully incorporated. Add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
Spoon warm icing on cookies. Top with Christmas sprinkles immediately. Let cool to set. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Can you substitute butter for oil in cake mix cookies?

Yes, you can swap out the vegetable oil for canola oil or even some melted butter if desired. If using butter, make sure that it is melted and cooled before adding so that the butter doesn’t accidentally cook the eggs int he dough.

How long do cake mix cookies last?

These cookies are good for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. If you leave the icing off, you can keep them stored at room temperature.

Can I freeze frosted cake mix cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze very well! After the icing has set, place the cookies in an airtight container with a layer of parchment paper between the cookies. Keep frozen for up to 3 months before thawing and eating.

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Red Velvet Christmas cookies with the festive red color, rich chocolate taste & cream cheese icing on top, these cookies are sure to be holiday favorites!

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