Description
Red Velvet Cookies offer a soft, chewy texture with the classic, lightly chocolatey flavor of red velvet cake. These cookies feature vibrant red color and chunks of sweet white chocolate. They are simple enough for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsps (204 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tbsps (10 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (168 g) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1-1 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 3/4 cup (150 g) chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- In a small bowl, add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients to combine, then set the bowl aside.
- Add the softened, salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated white sugar to a large bowl. Cream the butter and sugars using an electric mixer for two minutes, or until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix on medium speed for two minutes, or until the mixture is fluffy.
- Add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add the white chocolate pieces and mix only until they are incorporated into the dough.
- Scoop the dough into 18 balls. Arrange these dough balls two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Use 10 minutes for a softer center, or 12 minutes for a crispier edge.
- Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool for another 5 minutes before you eat them.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Measure your flour properly; 1 cup of flour equals 125 grams.
- For a more intense red color, use the higher amount of food coloring recommended.
- You can add extra white chocolate chunks on top right after baking for a better visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American