Description
Red velvet cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, beautifully combining the rich flavors of cocoa and vanilla with a vivid red hue. Each chewy bite is enriched with melty white chocolate chunks, making these cookies the perfect treat for any occasion—from festive celebrations to casual gatherings. Their eye-catching color and irresistible taste will undoubtedly impress your family and friends. Plus, they are easy to make, ensuring you can whip up a batch in no time. Get ready to indulge in these vibrant, flavorful cookies that are sure to become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1-1 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 3/4 cup chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped white chocolate or chips gently.
- Scoop dough into about 18 balls and place them on prepared sheets with spacing.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg