Description
Delight in these charming Red Velvet Heart Cake Mix Cut Out Cookies, perfect for any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Using a simple cake mix base combined with butter and egg, these cookies are easy to prepare, rolled out, and cut into adorable heart shapes before baking to a soft, moist texture. Finished with colorful sprinkles, they add a festive touch to your cookie platter.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 Duncan Hines Signature Perfectly Moist Red Velvet Cake Mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Decoration
- Sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Egg: In a stand mixer bowl or using a hand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and egg together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates the base for your cookie dough.
- Add Cake Mix: Gradually add the red velvet cake mix to the butter and egg mixture.
- Form Dough: Mix just until all the ingredients combine into a cohesive dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
- Chill Dough: Transfer the dough onto plastic wrap and shape into a flat ball. Refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the dough for easier rolling and cutting.
- Preheat Oven: Remove dough from the refrigerator and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the cookies.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness or slightly thicker.
- Cut Shapes: Use heart-shaped cookie cutters to cut shapes from the rolled dough.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the cut cookie shapes onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.
- Add Sprinkles: Decorate the tops with sprinkles as desired to add a festive and colorful touch.
- Chill Before Baking: Place the baking sheet with cookies in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes. The cookies should be set but still soft when done. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure butter is softened but not melted before mixing.
- Refrigerating the dough and then the cut cookies helps maintain the cookie shapes during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat if preferred to prevent sticking.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before storing to maintain texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
