Description
Luscious vegan red velvet cookies bring classic Southern charm to plant-based desserts. Rich cocoa and crimson hues promise delightful indulgence that welcomes you into sweet, compassionate baking bliss.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Binding/Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix ground flaxseed with water and let sit for 5 minutes to create a binding egg substitute, creating a gelatinous texture.
- Cream vegan butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate applesauce, red food coloring, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until color is uniform and vibrant.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently to create a consistent dough without overmixing.
- Fold in vegan cream cheese and chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to allow ingredients to meld and firm up, enhancing flavor and texture.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are slightly crisp and centers remain soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Swap ground flaxseed with chia seeds for an alternative egg replacement that provides similar binding properties and nutritional benefits.
- Reduce food coloring by using natural alternatives like beetroot powder to achieve the red velvet color while adding subtle earthy undertones.
- Chill dough longer for more intense flavor development and prevent spreading during baking, creating a denser, chewier cookie texture.
- Experiment with different mix-ins like chopped nuts or dried cherries to customize the cookies and add unexpected bursts of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg