Red Velvet Cake Mix Blossoms (Print-Friendly Version)
Chewy red velvet cookies with rich chocolate centers, rolled in sugar for a sparkling finish.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
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1 box red velvet cake mix (approximately 432 g)
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80 ml vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
→ Coating and Garnish
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60 g granulated sugar or red decorating sugar
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24 milk chocolate drops or Hershey's Kisses
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine red velvet cake mix, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Stir until mixture forms a smooth, cohesive dough.
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Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion dough into equal amounts. Roll each into a ball using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before shaping.
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Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar or red decorating sugar, ensuring even coverage for a glossy finish.
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Arrange coated dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 5 cm apart to allow for spreading.
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Bake in preheated oven for 9–11 minutes until cookies are set and slightly cracked on top.
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Immediately after removing cookies from oven, gently press a chocolate drop or milk chocolate kiss into the centre of each cookie while still warm.
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Transfer cookies to a sheet of wax paper. Allow to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
# Extra Information:
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For a vibrant appearance, use red decorating sugar to coat the dough balls. Refrigerating dough slightly firms it and makes shaping easier.