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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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!
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mauuu623 (1 discussion) on Nov 16, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Hey people! i've got a problm: my oven can olny reach 275ºF! Can anyone tell me what can i do to keep backing as i always did? X) Thnks!
Comment by: Donnashaner (no discussions) on Nov 17, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Time to call the oven repairman :)
Comment by: corrierit (1 discussion) on Nov 29, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Soooo sorry to hear that, especially at this time of year!!!!
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corrierit (1 discussion) on Nov 16, 2011 at 02:39 PM
Tried these out first, will be making for a cookie exchange. They were easy, fast and not too sweet. The kids will have fun helping me roll them in the sugar!
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Kim Wheeler (2 discussions) on Nov 15, 2011 at 04:38 PM
Can not wait to try this recipe and see if this is a keeper...
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kmetzger (1 discussion) on Jun 12, 2011 at 11:56 PM
I just made these for a family party and I had also made them into cookie sandwiches with cream cheese frosting. They looked great and everyone ate them but i just thought they tasted alright. I wouldn't make them again.
Comment by: Kim Wheeler (2 discussions) on Nov 15, 2011 at 04:40 PM
You would not make them again?? Is there anything that you think that you may have changed to make them better.. I just think that this would be a very nice "change" to all the cookies I am used to making for the holidays.. thank you for sharing..
Comment by: CrudeJude68 (no discussions) on Dec 11, 2011 at 01:46 PM
I agree with kmetzger. These were easy, pretty, and festive, but the flavor was just so-so. I'm not sure if the chemical components would hold up by adding more cocoa, but it may improve the flavor a bit.
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twinger (1 discussion) on May 12, 2011 at 12:01 PM
I make these, let them cool, and put a layer of cream cheese frosting between two of them & voila! A red velvet moon pie!
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amandarossi (2 discussions) on Apr 8, 2011 at 08:50 AM
these are great! so simple & delicious. for a 'fancier' looking, richer tasting desert put a homemade cream cheese frosting on top sprinkled with some chopped walnuts.
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CandyCane (1 discussion) on Mar 20, 2011 at 10:11 PM
I made these by the directions above, only I added 1/4tsp. orange extract, and 1/2 tsp. almond emulsion. They were a big hit just as they are, then I added cream cheese frosting stiffened with a little extra powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp. almond emulsion. Then they were a bigger hit!!
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Mommy2Angels (1 discussion) on May 3, 2010 at 01:29 PM
I make this cookie all the time and everyone LOVES it! I don't use as many ingrediants. I only use 1/3 cup oil and 2 eggs w/ the Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cake mix.
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recoverybabe (1 discussion) on Mar 3, 2010 at 05:14 PM
These were actually pretty bad. Not very flavorful, not sweet and a pain to make. IF I ever make these again, I would add sugar or maybe white chocolate chips. I was really disappointed and threw them away.
Comment by: MommyMonster (no discussions) on Dec 2, 2010 at 08:43 PM
I put white chocolate chips in them, perfect!
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azzarria7 (1 discussion) on Feb 26, 2010 at 06:33 PM
Wow! My new favorite cookie-both for eating and baking! They are really easy and yummy. Hard to eat just one but since they are small maybe two! I lovethat they are light and chewy with just the faintest hint of the lemon zest. I sprinkled a bit more powndered sugar on them while just out of the oven. They would be very pretty at Xmas as well. Will have to try with the cream cheese as the other reviewer did.
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Adele66 (15 discussions) on Feb 11, 2010 at 01:22 PM
This is a very cool way to do Red Velvet. I also mixed it up by drizzlling cream cheese frosting on the top (just a little) which makes them richer and great for special VDay gift. Thanks!
Comment by: Kim Wheeler (2 discussions) on Nov 15, 2011 at 04:41 PM
wow, great idea, thanks for sharing!!! Valentines day cookie :)
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keriksen (1 discussion) on Feb 11, 2010 at 09:15 AM
I made these for work and they were a hit! They are not to sweet, which I think everyone likes.
