{"id":441,"date":"2026-07-27T12:41:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.195.124.62\/~somethw3\/red-velvet-monster-cookies\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T12:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:41:33","slug":"red-velvet-monster-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.somethingswanky.com\/red-velvet-monster-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Velvet Monster Cookies Recipe with Chocolate Chip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

These Red Velvet Monster Cookies totally think they’re monster cookies \u2014 and honestly? We’re here for it. They’ve got M&Ms and white chocolate chips, a gorgeous red velvet look, and chewy centers that are absolutely dreamy. \ud83d\ude0d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, ok. So they’re not monster cookies in the technical sense. There’s no peanut butter or oatmeal. But these Red Velvet Monster Cookies totally think they’re monster cookies \u2014 and they’ve got the M&Ms and white chocolate chips to back it up! I’ve tweaked the recipe just a little bit to make these guys taste a little more substantial than the typical cake mix cookie. And, they’re big<\/em>… like, gloriously, embarrassingly big. \ud83c\udf6a<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why You’ll Absolutely Love This Red Velvet Monster Cookie Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can we talk about how red velvet is honestly such a popular cake flavor that it deserves to be in every single dessert format possible?! Today’s red velvet chocolate chip cookies \u2014 monster-style \u2014 nail the flavor direction of red velvet cake with those light cocoa undertones and that gorgeous deep red color. Think of them as red velvet cake-inspired chocolate chip cookies that also happen to be stuffed with M&Ms. Be still my heart. \ud83d\ude2d\u2764\ufe0f They’ve got crisp edges like classic chocolate chip cookies but stay soft and gooey in the middle \u2014 that velvet-soft texture is SO real. Whether you’re hunting for festive valentine’s day dessert recipes or just need a fun treat for the week, these are it. I literally can’t even.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ingredients and Key Swaps for Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The base here is a red velvet cake mix \u2014 super easy, totally foolproof, and available at most grocery stores. You’ll also need unsalted butter (or shortening), eggs, your M&Ms, and those white chocolate chips or white chocolate morsels. I love using white chocolate because it plays SO well against that red velvet look. If you want a more vibrant hue, grab some americolor red red gel food coloring or a teaspoon gel food coloring of your choice and add it to the dough \u2014 liquid food coloring works too, but gel gives you a truer, deeper red without thinning the thick consistency of the dough. The original red velvet cookie color comes from red food coloring, so don’t be shy! For a natural alternative, try two teaspoons of beet powder \u2014 it won’t be quite as bold but it’s a fun swap. You can also fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips alongside the white chocolate for a double chocolate chip cookies dough vibe. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Making the Best Red Velvet Monster Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few things that make a huge difference here, you guys! First: a quick cookie dough chill is your best friend. This dough is a sticky cookie dough, so I always pop the unbaked cookie dough balls into the freezer for about 5 minutes before baking \u2014 then chill the remaining dough in the fridge. This helps the cookies hold their shape and gives you those beautiful like marks on top (hello, red velvet crinkle cookies! \ud83d\ude0d). For best results, use a medium cookie scoop to portion your tablespoons of dough so every cookie bakes evenly. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or cookie sheet \u2014 the parchment helps with the flow of air underneath and keeps the bottoms from over-browning. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10\u201312 minutes. Keep an eye on them near the end of bake time; you want the edges firm but the centers still looking slightly underdone \u2014 they’ll set up on the wire rack as they cool. Warm cookies straight off the baking sheet = life. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n

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Mixer Method and Dough Mixing Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can absolutely make this with a hand mixer or use the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Start by creaming your butter and shortening together \u2014 use room temperature butter for the smoothest blend. Mix at low speed first, then bump to medium speed once things start coming together. Add your eggs and a splash of vanilla extract if you want, then mix in the dry ingredients (the cake mix counts here!) at low speed until just combined. If you have a stand mixer, it handles the thick consistency of the dough like a champ. Then fold in your M&Ms and white chocolate chips by hand so you don’t break them up. If you’re curious about more classic approaches to mixing, check out this helpful tutorial on America’s Test Kitchen Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a> \u2014 it covers chocolate chip cookie basics that apply here too! You could even use a medium bowl and a wooden spoon if you prefer to go old-school. No judgment from me. \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fun Variations on This Viral Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Oh my gosh, the variations are SO fun \u2014 let’s talk about them! If you’ve seen the cookie monster cookies or blue monster cookies trend on TikTok \u2014 make this recipe with blue food coloring and blue color M&Ms instead! Swap the liquid coloring for gel, use less cocoa (or skip the cocoa entirely), and boom: blue monster cookies that are SO extra and SO delicious. You could also go the cream cheese-stuffed route \u2014 a little Hershey’s cream cheese chipits tucked inside each ball of dough is absolutely dreamy. If you’re a fan of cakey nyc cookies texture, add a little buttermilk help (just a tablespoon or two) to the wet ingredients for a slightly cake-like effect \u2014 almost like sparkle sweetheart cookies meets cookie monster cookies. For white chocolate-dipped baked cookies, melt your white chocolate morsels and dip the cooled cookies halfway \u2014 they look SO fancy for parties. And if you’re into other fun cookie recipes, my Red Velvet Cookies Recipe No Cream Cheese<\/a> and these Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/a> are must-makes too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storing and Serving These Chewy Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your pictured cookies are cool, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days \u2014 though honestly they never last that long in my house, lol. The chewy centers stay soft for days, which I am so here for. You can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag \u2014 just bake straight from frozen and add 2 minutes to the bake time. If you’re serving these at a party, I love pairing them alongside something like this Pink Chocolate Krispies Bark<\/a> for a total pink-and-red dessert spread \u2014 SO cute for Valentine’s Day! These particular dough cookies also make incredible gifts. Roll cookie dough balls up, tuck them in a little box, and you have the sweetest homemade present ever. Have to make this immediately, right?! Go get that cake mix. You won’t regret it! \u2764\ufe0f\ud83c\udf6a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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