Description
These Red Velvet Cookies offer a rich flavor with a beautiful red hue, making them the ultimate decadent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for two minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks, vanilla, and red food coloring to the mixture and mix on medium speed for two minutes, or until fluffy.
- Mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
- Add chopped white chocolate and mix just until incorporated.
- Scoop the dough into 18 balls and arrange them two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes (shorter for slightly underdone centers, longer for a crispier edge).
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack for an additional 5 minutes. Optionally, add extra white chocolate chunks on top after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Add extra white chocolate chunks on top after baking if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Red Velvet Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, Baking