Description
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies with hints of cocoa, vanilla, and a tangy cream cheese finish. A vibrant, easy-to-make dessert perfect for holidays or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring (adjust as needed)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fully incorporated. Adjust coloring as desired.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Portion Dough: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Cool: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Chilling Dough: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking.
- Variations: Use dark chocolate chips, add nuts, or create a cream cheese swirl for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: red velvet cookies, soft chewy cookies, red velvet desserts, holiday cookies, easy baking recipes