Red Velvet Cookies
Red velvet cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies with their rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red hue, complemented by sweet white chocolate chunks.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder Use quality cocoa for best flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Add in the red food coloring and stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chunks.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are crisp.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve cookies with coffee or tea, and consider dusting with powdered sugar for a festive look. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.