Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies bring a festive twist to holiday baking with their rich, vibrant color and soft, chewy texture.

Infused with a hint of cocoa and topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, these cookies are both eye-catching and delicious and will become some of your favorite Christmas Baking Recipes.

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies bring a festive twist to holiday baking with their rich, vibrant color and soft, chewy texture.

Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a warm drink, they’re a must-try treat that adds holiday cheer to any celebration!

A special thanks to Cookin’ Savvy for this eye-catching Christmas cookie recipe.

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How Is Red Velvet Made

Red velvet is made by combining cocoa powder, buttermilk, and vinegar with a few basic cake ingredients like flour, sugar, and eggs.

The cocoa provides a subtle chocolate flavor, while the buttermilk and vinegar add a slight tang and help create the cake’s tender, moist texture.

Traditionally, red food coloring is added to give it its signature deep red color.

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Some recipes also use natural color from ingredients like beet juice.

Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a warm drink, these red velvet Christmas cookies are a must-try treat that adds holiday cheer to any celebration!

The combination of these elements gives red velvet its unique flavor and soft, velvety crumb.

Red Velvet Cookies Ingredients

For the full ingredient measurements, just scroll on down to the red velvet Christmas cookies recipe card.

  • red velvet cake mix
  • all-purpose flour
  • cocoa powder
  • sugar
  • milk
  • eggs
  • melted butter

Frosting:

  • butter
  • cream cheese
  • heavy whipping cream
  • white sanding sugar (optional)

How to Make Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add the milk, eggs, and butter, and mix until smooth.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and evenly spread half of the mixture onto each. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Allow the cookies to cool, then freeze for 1 hour. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.

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For the frosting: mix butter, cream cheese, and whipping cream in a bowl, then gradually blend in powdered sugar.

Infused with a hint of cocoa and topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, these red velvet Christmas cookies are both eye-catching and delicious.

Frost the cookies with a knife or piping bag, and add sanding sugar for a sparkly snow effect, if desired.

More Red Velvet Recipes

Delight in these rich and vibrant red velvet recipes, offering a perfect blend of cocoa and creaminess for any special occasion!

For more delicious Christmas ideas, jump into these Christmas Baking Recipes.

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies bring a festive twist to holiday baking with their rich, vibrant color and soft, chewy texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 red velvet cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 stick melted butter

Frosting:

  • 1 stick softened butter
  • 1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • white sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Add the milk, eggs, and butter, and mix until smooth.
    3. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper and evenly spread half of the mixture onto each. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
    4. Allow the cookies to cool, then freeze for 1 hour. Use cookie cutters to create your desired shapes.
    5. For the frosting: mix butter, cream cheese, and whipping cream in a bowl, then gradually blend in powdered sugar.
    6. Frost the cookies with a knife or piping bag, and add sanding sugar for a sparkly snow effect, if desired.

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