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4th of July Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies Recipe

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Delight in festive 4th of July Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies, featuring vibrant red velvet cookie dough studded with patriotic red, white, and blue M&M’s. These cookies are quick to whip up with simple ingredients, chilled for optimal texture, rolled in sugar for a sweet crust, and baked to a soft, chewy perfection that’s perfect for any Independence Day celebration.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1 (15.25 oz.) box Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Red, White, & Blue M&M’s, divided

Optional Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix the dough: Add the red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs to a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat the ingredients together until just combined. Gently fold in half of the M&M’s to distribute the candy evenly throughout the dough.
  2. Chill the dough: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dough for 45 to 60 minutes. This chilling step firms up the dough, making it easier to handle and shaping the texture of your cookies.
  3. Prepare to bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  4. Shape and coat: Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll each portion gently into a ball. Roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat, which adds a delightful crunchy exterior. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  5. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 9 minutes. The cookies should look puffy and slightly underdone in the center as they will continue to cook from residual heat once removed from the oven.
  6. Add finishing touches and cool: Immediately after baking, press the remaining M&M’s into the top of each cookie to create a decorative and colorful topping. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  • Do not overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture; cookies will appear slightly underdone when taken out.
  • Rolling the dough balls in sugar before baking adds a pleasant sweet crunch to the exterior.
  • You can substitute the M&M’s with other festive candies or chocolate chips if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/4th-of-july-red-velvet-cake-mix-cookies-recipe/