Red Velvet Cookies
Delightful red velvet cookies offering a unique twist on the classic red velvet cake with rich flavors of chocolate and vanilla, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins & Optional Frosting
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 0.5 cup cream cheese, softened optional for frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips or chocolate chunks to your dough.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges appear set.
- Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, frost the cookies with softened cream cheese for additional flavor.
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Notes
To maintain freshness, store cookies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Consider adding nuts or different food colorings for variations.