Celebrating Valentine's Day the best way we know how, with Red Velvet! These homemade Oreo cookies use a red velvet cake mix to speed along the baking process and result in super moist, very delicious cookies.
Maybe I’m crazy, but red velvet flavored anything tastes a little better around Valentine’s Day! These are perfect to make with your kids, for your neighbors, or for that very special someone (hoping my husband stumbles across this post!)
We have always loved our mom’s Homemade Oreosbecause they use a CAKE MIX shortcut, making them so much easier than any other cookie sandwich.
This recipe uses a cake mix as well, with a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting that is sure to win over just about any crush.
How to make red velvet cookies from a cake mix:
Have you tried cake mix cookies? We know you’ll love these!
The best thing about making cookies using a cake mix, is the soft and delicious outcome. These are not the consistency of regular Oreos, but more so a soft, yummy cookie sandwich.
Here’s what you’ll need to make Red Velvet Oreo Cookies:
- 1 (15.25 ounce) package red velvet cake mix (we love the Betty Crocker Mix)
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
Step 1: Mix together cake mix, eggs and shortening until well combined. The dough will be pretty thick, it may not feel like regular cookie dough but that’s okay!
Step 2:Roll dough into one inch balls. Making sure they are all similar in size will help you when stacking them.
Step 3:Place dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees. Immediately transfer cookies to a cooking rack to keep them from cooking longer on the cookie sheet.
How to make homemade Cream Cheese Frosting
We love the combination of cream cheese and red velvet in this recipe. Here’s what you’ll need to make a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting.
- 1 (8 ounce) pkg. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Cream your ingredients together using a mixer adding powdered sugar as needed to reach desired consistency. Spread onto cooled cookies.
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Serves: 18
Red Velvet Oreo Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
5 from 1 vote
These homemade Oreo cookies use a red velvet cake mix to speed along the baking process and result in super moist, very delicious cookies.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 23 minutes mins
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Ingredients
Cookies:
- 15.25 ounce red velvet cake mix
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable shortening
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- ½ cup butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix together cake mix, eggs and shortening until well combined. The dough will be pretty thick.
Roll dough into balls, making sure they are all similar in size.
Place dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
Immediately transfer cookies to a cooking rack.
Cream together cream cheese, butter, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
Spread onto cooled cookies and sandwich together.
Notes
- The dough does not need to be chilled before baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 321 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35 g · Protein: 3 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 39 mg · Sodium: 310 mg · Potassium: 119 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 254 IU · Calcium: 59 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Cookie Sheet
Cooling Rack
Recipe Details
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Happy Valley Chow says:
Wow those look amazing! Fantastic job :)Happy Blogging!Happy Valley Chow
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Deon | ipinnedit.com says:
Gorgeous color! I made homemade Oreos just tonight using a lemon cake mix! So fresh! So delish! Thanks for the idea to use red velvet!
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HealthCare CPA says:
I really appreciate this post. I?ve been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thank you again!
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Nibbles By Nic says:
These looks like heaven!!! Thanks for the delicious nibble!! Warmest, Nic
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Elizabeth says:
Does subbing in butter for the shortening alter the outcome? I really don't care for shortening and don't have it in my pantry.
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Rachael says:
Horrible gross greasy cookies that burned and icing that had too much butter def telling all my baking friends to stay away from your recipes I wasted almost 10 on stuff I threw away....
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Tom Smith says:
How much vanilla extract ?
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Alli @ Cupcake Diaries says:
These look so perfectly delicious! I love that fabulous color for Valentine's Day. Feel free bring me a plate of these any time! haha Seriously though. ;)
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Cyd says:
1 teaspoon. We'll fix that! Thank you!
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Crystal says:
I just stumbled across your recipe on pinterest and wondered if this dough has to chill at all before baking?
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Cyd says:
The dough is pretty thick and does not need to be chilled before baking. :)
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Jackie says:
Did you use vegetable oil? Not vegetable shortening? I just made the same mistake. 😭 It's oozing oil!
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Liz says:
Turned out great!
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Lauren lives in Sacramento, California with her husband, Jon, and her three cute kids. In her spare time she loves listening to podcasts and spending time with her family.
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