Description
These Red Velvet Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with classic red velvet flavor. They’re perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and red food coloring to form a paste. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If using, stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, you can add a bit more food coloring.
- If you don’t have white chocolate chips, you can substitute them with semi-sweet chocolate chips or omit them altogether.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within a few days. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g