Red Velvet Peppermint Gooey Butter Cookies
A holiday twist on red velvet, these Red Velvet Peppermint Gooey Butter Cookies are a cinch to make and have the perfect amount of holiday flair.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 6 full sized peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese and the butter in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until completely smooth. Beat in the egg and the peppermint extract. Add the cake mix and beat on low just until completely combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Place the unwrapped candy canes in a food processor or blender. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. Pour into a bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Using a small scoop, about 1 1/2 tablespoons, scoop out some fo the dough. Using clean hands, roll the dough into a ball, then roll in the candy cane crumbs. Place on an uncreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until just set. Let cool then serve.