For a bright and fun yet extra indulgent treat, try this red velvet cookie recipe.
Whether you’re baking for a party or just want a sweet treat for yourself, these decadent cookies will WOW with their soft, chewy texture and chocolatey flavor.
Red Velvet Cookie Delight
- Cocoa powder combined with red food coloring gives these cookies their signature red velvet taste and look.
- With clear steps and simple ingredients, even beginner bakers will love making these red velvet cookies.
- Using whipped butter and brown sugar, plus just the right baking time ensures a soft and chewy cookie.
- The dark red dough color and white chocolate chips create a beautiful contrast for cookies that are perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting.
Red Velvet Cookie Essentials
Dry ingredients: The flour provides structure, while the cocoa powder gives that classic chocolate flavor. Make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich flavor and vibrant color. The baking soda helps the cookies rise and stay soft, and the salt balances out the sweetness a bit.
Creamed ingredients: The butter and sugars create a light and fluffy base, which results in soft, chewy cookies. The egg helps bind everything together, while vanilla adds a delicious aroma. The red food coloring gives these cookies their vibrant appearance.
Add-ins: Semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips are what make these cookies extra indulgent. The semi-sweet chips offer a rich chocolate taste, while the white chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness. For more beautiful visual appeal press the white chocolate chips on top of the cookie before or just after baking.
Creative Twists
Want to switch things up? Add a pinch of sea salt for a sweet and salty combo or toss in some chopped nuts for extra crunch. Try using dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet ones for a stronger chocolate flavor. You can also experiment with different food coloring to make the cookies unique and fun for any occasion.
How To Make Red Velvet Cookies
- Cream together softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring, and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt, then add it to the wet mixture and blend. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake (recipe below)
Pro Pointers
- Use softened butter for a smoother dough that’s easy to mix.
- Don’t over mix the dough once you add the dry ingredients. This keeps your cookies soft and chewy.
- Press a few extra white chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking to make them extra sweet and pretty. Or press them into the cookie immediately after baking.
- Let your cookies cool on a wire rack before storing to keep them fresh.
- Adjust the size of your cookies with different scoop sizes or add festive sprinkles to suit the occasion.
- For perfectly shaped cookies, use a fork or spoon to gently push the freshly baked cookie edge towards the center a bit. You must do this while cookie is still on the pan and is hot and soft.
Sweet Secrets For Cookie Storage
To keep your cookies soft, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For even softer cookies, add a slice of bread to the container to help keep the moisture in.
If you want to keep them longer, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to an airtight container or zippered bag.
Never Enough Cookies!
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Red Velvet Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon red food coloring gel preferred
- 1 ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips divided
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Using a hand mixer, or a stand mixer, whip softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla, and red food coloring.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. Add to whipped mixture, and blend.
- Add semi sweet chocolate chips, and ¼ cup of the white chocolate chips.
- Using a heaping 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough onto baking sheet. Form into balls, press a few white chocolate chips into the top for decoration*.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to baking rack to cool completely.
Notes
- *Alternately, press white chocolate chips onto warm baked cookies.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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