Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies combine the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with a soft, gooey texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for those who love a decadent treat with a little twist, these cookies are studded with white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Ingredients

• 1 box Red Velvet cake mix (13-15 ounces)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Next, add the egg and vanilla and continue beating until fully incorporated.
3. Step 3: Gradually add the red velvet cake mix to the wet ingredients and beat until the dough is evenly mixed. Stir in the white chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
4. Step 4: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), form balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly.
5. Step 5: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops look set but the centers remain gooey.
6. Step 6: Right after taking the cookies out of the oven, press a few extra white chocolate chips onto the tops if desired. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra gooey centers, slightly underbake the cookies by a minute or two and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
• Try swapping white chocolate chips for cream cheese chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips for different flavor notes.
• Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and a tender cookie texture.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Reheat gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to regain some gooeyness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade red velvet cake mix instead of boxed?

Yes, you can use a homemade dry cake mix as long as the texture and sweetness are similar. Adjust the dry ingredients accordingly to maintain the dough’s consistency.

Do I need to chill the dough before baking?

Chilling is not necessary for this recipe since the dough is soft and sticky, and the cookies are baked immediately after scooping for that gooey texture.

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Delight in these Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies, a luscious twist on classic cookies featuring a moist red velvet base combined with cream cheese and buttery goodness. Each cookie is studded with white chocolate chips, baked to a perfect soft and gooey texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for red velvet lovers seeking an indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and impossible to resist.

• Author: Clara
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• 1 box Red Velvet cake mix (13–15 ounces)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready when you finish preparing the dough.
2. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Gradually beat in the red velvet cake mix until fully incorporated. Finally, fold in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
3. Scoop Dough: Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), portion out dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them sufficiently to allow spreading.
4. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the tops are set but the centers remain soft and gooey, perfect for that melt-in-your-mouth texture.
5. Finish and Cool: Right after baking, if desired, press additional white chocolate chips gently onto the tops of the cookies for extra sweetness and visual appeal. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

• For best results, ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature before mixing to achieve a smooth dough.
• Do not overbake; cookies should be soft in the center to preserve the gooey texture.
• Additional white chocolate chips pressed on top after baking enhance appearance and flavor but are optional.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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