Red Velvet Cookies
Red Velvet Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic red velvet cake with rich cocoa flavor, vibrant color, and creamy white chocolate chunks, making them perfect for holiday baking or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for the best texture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring For an extra pop of color, you can add a bit more food coloring.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder You can use regular cocoa powder.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks You can swap these for dark chocolate chips or add nuts for crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chunks.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be served warm or at room temperature. They pair well with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee. You can sandwich them with cream cheese frosting for a more indulgent treat. To keep your cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months.