11 Red Velvet Recipes That Make Dessert Extra Special

If red velvet is your go-to dessert, this roundup has all the treats you’ll want to try. You’ll find everything from rich cakes and sugar cookies to fun red velvet donuts, mug cakes, and stuffed cookies. With these recipes, you can enjoy the classic red velvet flavor in every shape, size, and celebration.

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

Red velvet cookies topped with swirls of white frosting and red sprinkles on a white surface. — Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

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These cookies incorporate cream cheese directly into the dough for a tender texture. The red velvet color stays vibrant after baking. Soft centers contrast with slightly crisp edges. They can be enjoyed plain or topped with glaze.
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Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle cookies bake into a cracked, textured surface. Powdered sugar enhances their festive appearance. Each bite remains soft and chewy inside. Cocoa flavor and red color shine through every piece.
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Red Velvet Dip

A bowl of red dip topped with white chocolate chunks and a rectangular graham cracker sticking out. — Red Velvet Dip. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This creamy dip blends red velvet flavor with a smooth, scoopable texture. Ideal for dipping fruit, cookies, or pretzels. It sets without baking. Sweetness is balanced with subtle cocoa notes.
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Red Velvet Donuts

These donuts bake or fry into tender, fluffy rings. The red velvet flavor is mild but rich. Frosting or glaze adds sweetness and visual appeal. Each donut keeps its soft texture while holding its shape.
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Red Velvet Fudge

Smooth and creamy, this fudge uses cream cheese for richness. Red velvet flavor comes through clearly. It sets into squares for easy serving. Each bite melts slightly in the mouth.
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Red Velvet Muffins Recipe

Red velvet cupcakes filled with cream cheese frosting, one cut open to reveal the filling, on a white platter. — Red Velvet Muffins Recipe. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

These muffins rise into soft, tender rounds with bright red coloring. They hold shape well for breakfast or snacks. Optional glaze or cream cheese drizzle enhances flavor. Each muffin is moist and lightly sweet.
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Red Velvet Pancakes

close up of red velvet panckes — Red Velvet Pancakes. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Fluffy red velvet pancakes stack beautifully for breakfast. Subtle cocoa flavor complements the sweetness. Cream cheese glaze or syrup adds richness. Each bite is soft and tender.
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Red Velvet Stuffed Cookies

These cookies hide cream cheese or chocolate filling inside red velvet dough. Baking keeps the filling soft and creamy. Exterior remains tender and slightly chewy. Each bite combines two textures in one.
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

Three red velvet cookies with white frosting are stacked on a pink surface, with red cookie crumbs scattered around and more cookies in the background. — Red Velvet Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Classic sugar cookies with red velvet dough. They maintain a soft texture after baking. Can be decorated with icing or sprinkles. Mild cocoa flavor blends with the sweetness.
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Starbucks Copycat Red Velvet Marble Loaf

A sliced loaf of red and white marbled cake with white frosting sits on a wooden board; more cake is visible in the background. — Starbucks Copycat Red Velvet Marble Loaf. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Marble loaf combines red velvet and plain cake batters. Bakes into soft, tender slices. Each slice shows a beautiful swirl pattern. Enjoy with coffee or as a dessert.
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Easy Red Velvet Peppermint Cookies

A plate of red velvet cookies, some dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint, sits on a marble surface next to a jar of milk and two candy canes. — Easy Red Velvet Peppermint Cookies. Photo credit: Rosebakes.

Red velvet dough pairs with peppermint accents. Soft in the center with slightly crisp edges. Peppermint adds a seasonal touch. Great for holiday baking or festive treats.
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