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Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

The ultimate indulgence, Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. With their rich cocoa base and vibrant red hue, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Surprise your loved ones tonight with these delightful treats!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 23 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Food Processor
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/3 cups All-Purpose Flour (189g)
  • 4 tsp Cocoa Powder (6g)
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt (heaping)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (100g)
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (55g)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tsp Liquid Red Food Coloring or 1 1/2 tsp gel red food coloring
  • 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup White Chocolate Chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1/3 cup White Chocolate Chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips, for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until combined.
  • Mix in egg. Add in liquid red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar. Mix until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined. Mix in 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (set aside remaining 1/3 cup to use after baking).
  • Cover bowl and chill dough 1 to 2 hours until nearly firm.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees near the end of chilling.
  • Scoop dough out and shape into balls about 1 1/2 tbsp each (or 28g). Transfer to parchment paper-lined baking sheet spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake one sheet at a time until cookies appear set on the edges but slightly under-baked in the center, about 10 to 11 minutes.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and gently press some of the remaining white chocolate chips into tops.
  • Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container. Keep a few bread slices or large flour tortillas in container with cookies to keep them soft.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Sift cocoa powder into the flour mixture if it's clumpy.
  • Tip 2: Recipe has been updated December 2020.
Keyword Baking, Cookie Recipe, Desserts, Red Velvet Cookies