Hey there, busy bakers! Craving a sweet treat that’s quick, easy, and bursting with flavor? Look no further than Red Velvet Cake Mix Kiss Cookies! These delightful cookies take the classic decadence of red velvet and transform it into a bite-sized, perfectly poppable indulgence. We're talking minimal effort, maximum taste, and a cookie that's surprisingly light. Speaking as someone who always craves a little something sweet after dinner, these have become my guilt-free go-to!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her heart, wasn’t much of a baker. But she had a secret weapon: cake mix cookies! She knew how to make delicious treats appear with minimal fuss, particularly when unexpected guests arrived. These Red Velvet Cake Mix Kiss Cookies are my modern take on her easy baking magic, bringing that same joy of quick, tasty treats with a slightly elevated flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Approximately 48 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix together the Red Velvet Cake Mix, vegetable oil, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and eggs.
- Mix: Blend until well combined. The dough will be thick.
- Roll: Pour some flour on a clean surface and pour out your batter. Kneading with flour until smooth.
- Shape: Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch balls.
- Place: Put the cookies on a non greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Press: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before removing. This helps the candy adhere.
- Serve: Enjoy these Red Velvet Cake Mix Kiss Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
Red Velvet Cake Mix Kiss Cookies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix together the Red Velvet Cake Mix, vegetable oil, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and eggs.15.25 oz Red Velvet Cake Mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large eggs
- Mix: Blend until well combined. The dough will be thick.
- Roll: Pour some flour on a clean surface and pour out your batter. Kneading with flour until smooth.
- Shape: Roll the dough into approximately 1-inch balls.
- Place: Put the cookies on a non greased baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Press: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie.48 Hershey’s Kisses
- Cool: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before removing. This helps the candy adhere.
- Serve: Enjoy these Red Velvet Cake Mix Kiss Cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.