Red Velvet Cookies Recipe from Scratch Best Homemade Treat
Soft, chewy red velvet cookies with a deep red hue, subtle cocoa flavor, and creamy white chocolate chips make for a stunning and delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Add red food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops look slightly cracked. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Make sure your butter and egg are at room temperature before mixing for even blending and consistent texture.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent dense cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too soft or sticky to prevent excessive spreading.’, ‘Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.’, ‘Check cookies at the 9-minute mark to avoid overbaking.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Protein: 1.5
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