Irresistible Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies in 30 Minutes
Delicious red velvet cookies stuffed with cream cheese filling, perfect for the holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Crushed candy canes (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla to form dough.
- Flatten dough, add filling, and roll into a ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
- Top with candy canes or chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Chill filling for easier handling.
- Cookies stay soft when stored properly.
- Customize toppings for festive variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg