Description
These Red Velvet Cookies are tender, slightly chocolaty, and studded with creamy frosting or chips for a festive finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups (312 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, softened, and 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Beat the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the cocoa powder and red food coloring until the dough is uniformly red.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips. Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are still soft.
- If frosting, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and pipe or spread onto cooled cookies.
Notes
Measure flour correctly and don’t overbake for the best texture. Chill the dough for thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American