Red Velvet Cookies
These red velvet cookies delight with their rich flavor and vibrant color, combining the soft, chewy texture of classic cookies with the unique taste of red velvet cake.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Optional for additional texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set this mixture aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the red food coloring and vanilla extract, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and the nuts, if using.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie as they will spread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be served plain, drizzled with melted white chocolate, or made into cookie sandwiches with cream cheese frosting.