Description
Indulgent red velvet cookies bring Southern charm straight to your dessert table with rich cocoa and cream cheese frosting. Chocolate lovers will savor each velvety bite of these irresistible, perfectly balanced treats you can’t resist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened (for optional cream cheese frosting)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for optional cream cheese frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- In a separate large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Incorporate the egg into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until well combined.
- Add red food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter achieves a vibrant, uniform red color.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optional: For cream cheese frosting, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Select high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that elevates the cookies’ taste profile.
- Ensure butter is precisely at room temperature to achieve the perfect creamy texture when mixing with sugar.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense cookies – stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Experiment with natural food coloring alternatives like beetroot powder for a healthier red velvet version that maintains vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg