A deep red, chewy cookie that has a delicate crackled crust dusted with a touch of powdered sugar.
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 box Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter; set aside to cool. Place powdered sugar and cornstarch in shallow dish. Mix with a fork to blend.
- Place cake mix, cooled butter, eggs and lemon zest in large mixing bowl. Mix by hand until well blended and a dough forms.
- Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on cool, ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake, 1 sheet at a time, in center of oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Store in airtight container with wax paper or parchment separating layers.
Tips:
- For consistency, use a small scoop (1 to 1-1/4 inches in diameter) to form dough into balls.
- For best results, bake only one sheet of cookies at a time. If two are baked at once, rotate sheets midway through baking.
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dkuciemba@msn.com (1 discussion) on Mar 14, 2013 at 10:22 PM
I usually only make my cookie from scratch. However, I wanted red velvet cookies once and this was an easy way to make them (I did not use lemon zest). They were awesome! So I have made two other versions using cake mixes: one with German Chocolate cake mix and I added coconut and pecans to the dough, and the other using a lemon cake mix. I didn't roll either of these in powdered sugar. I suggest using unsalted butter otherwise the cookies taste a bit too salty - there is enough salt in the cake mix. I only gave it four stars because it is, after all, not from scratch, but that won't keep me from making them again...I have a strawberry cake mix in the cabinet in case I need some cookies on short notice.
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Polis79 (1 discussion) on Feb 25, 2013 at 08:28 PM
Awesome recipe. Made them for Valentine's day. I mixed in the white chocolate chips. Also a bit more lemon zest, which brightens up the flavor. Making again tonight.
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devin.erwin.10 (1 discussion) on Feb 10, 2013 at 06:28 PM
Do you have to use the lemon zest or can you leave this out? I really want to make these tonight!!
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adina.morris.1 (1 discussion) on Jan 19, 2013 at 09:59 PM
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These cookies were AMAZING I baked mine for about 9 mins so they were wonderfully chewy and I look the advise of other reviewers and added some white chocolate chips to the middle. My family gobbled them up
These cookies were AMAZING I baked mine for about 9 mins so they were wonderfully chewy and I look the advise of other reviewers and added some white chocolate chips to the middle. My family gobbled them up
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Fc04735 (1 discussion) on Nov 28, 2012 at 02:11 PM
Made these offf a recipe from Pinterest & it was just the cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/3 veg. oil, mixed well.. then after they were done sprinkle white sugar on top while warm-- Came out very good!! But might try it the white choc.chips -- yum :)
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Charlie1950 (1 discussion) on Nov 2, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Like others looking for something diffrent. Going to give these a go but plan to use mini choc. chips in them.
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nancy.a.hill2 (1 discussion) on Oct 7, 2012 at 06:49 PM
I made these cookies and took them to a meeting and they were a hit went home with an empty dish..My son LOVED them ,the flavor is divine.so easy to make taste awsome,get alot of praise about them .I'll be making these again.for use !I did'nt have cornstarch in my cuboard but did have cream of tartar ,it worked out just fine.Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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sherron (1 discussion) on Aug 27, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Has anybody made these without the cornstarch? I want to make them but don't have any, is there something i can use in place of corstarch
Comment by: nancy.a.hill2 (1 discussion) on Oct 7, 2012 at 06:37 PM
I used cream of tartar,it was in my cuboard,turned out awsome
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luc-skywalker (1 discussion) on Jul 9, 2012 at 08:55 PM
I put them into the oven at 375°F for 9 minutes, and they got burnt. They have a plain taste to it, too.
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Andrea08 (2 discussions) on Jun 3, 2012 at 09:36 AM
I made this delicious cookies for a graduation party and they were soft but crunchy at the same time. I will try to make them again for my husband and kids. :)
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venetians (2 discussions) on Apr 19, 2012 at 07:55 PM
Excellent cookies that were a huge success when I first made them! I've always wanted to try something different with the red velvet mix other than making cakes and tortes and this red velvet crinkle recipe was just the right one. I have another box left in the cupboard, thinking of making these right now :) x
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Bananette (1 discussion) on Feb 26, 2012 at 06:43 PM
@libbygirl, Trying the white chocolate chips! I hope they come out as delicious as they sound.
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lovesmtns (1 discussion) on Jan 19, 2012 at 08:49 PM
Well after reading all the reviews I'm not sure if I should try these. I like the cream cheese frosting idea.
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Libbygirl1 (1 discussion) on Dec 22, 2011 at 02:19 PM
Great recipe! I added about 3/4 bag of white chocolate chips...delish!
