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Red Velvet Cookies

Red Velvet Cookies

Delicious Red Velvet Cookies with a soft texture and creamy white chocolate bursts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour provides the structure for these soft cookies
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder adds a subtle chocolate flavor enhancing the red color
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise for that perfect chewy texture
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder works together with baking soda for a light final product
  • ½ teaspoon salt balances sweetness and elevates flavors beautifully
  • ¾ cup salted butter softened to create a rich, tender texture that melts in your mouth
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar adds a warm caramel note along with moisture to the cookies
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar contributes sweetness for a beautifully balanced taste
  • 2 egg yolks at room temperature to help create that rich, fudgy center
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla brings out the flavors in this delightful treat
  • 1 to 1 ½ teaspoons red gel food coloring provides the signature vibrant hue that makes these cookies special
For the Mix-Ins
  • ¾ cup chopped white chocolate adds a creamy sweetness to each bite

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

How to Make Red Velvet Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl: flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl for about two minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks, vanilla, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Mix for another two minutes until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped white chocolate.
  7. Scoop the dough into 18 equally sized balls and place them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still a bit soft.
  9. Rest the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Drizzle with a little extra melted white chocolate before serving for a decorative touch.

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