4th of July Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
Dive into summertime festivities with these delightful 4th of July Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies. Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue M&M’s, these cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or any celebration, they promise to be a hit with family and friends. Whip them up in just a few simple steps and enjoy the sweet taste of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15.25 oz Red Velvet Cake Mix
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup M&M candies (Red, White & Blue)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
- Gently fold in half of the M&M’s to incorporate them into the dough.
- Refrigerate the dough for about 60 minutes to firm it up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough and roll each ball in granulated sugar before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes until puffy but slightly underbaked.
- Press additional M&M’s into the tops immediately after baking and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg