Red Velvet Cookies: 10 Best Recipes for Perfect Holiday Treats
Soft and chewy red velvet cookies with a rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color bakery-style cookies that are perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or anytime a classic red velvet treat is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Beat in egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- 4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- 6. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- 7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing evenly.
- 8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- 9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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