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Red Velvet Cookies

Delightful Red Velvet Cookies that bring the rich flavors and stunning colors of red velvet cake into a cookie format, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Add-ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no lumps.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown and white sugars until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in the red food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently to combine, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chunks.
Baking
  1. Drop dollops of cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to three months.