Imagine biting into a soft, chewy cookie with a rich red velvet flavor, complemented by the sweet, creamy bursts of white chocolate chips. These Red Velvet Cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes with their vibrant red hue and contrasting white chips.
Perfect for any celebration, especially Valentine’s Day or Christmas, these cookies bring a touch of elegance and indulgence to your dessert table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, these cookies are straightforward to make and sure to impress your loved ones with their delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Table of contents
Red Velvet Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Red gel food coloring or 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is fluffy.
- Add food coloring and mix well, ensuring even distribution. Add enough to achieve a vibrant dark red color.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough on the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately press remaining white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 9 minutes | Total Time: 24 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal per cookie | Servings: 24 cookies
Red Velvet Cookies Recipe FAQS
Red velvet cookies are typically made from a combination of all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and a key ingredient for their signature color: red food coloring. Some recipes also include cream of tartar and white chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
The characteristic feature of red velvet is its deep red or burgundy color, which is traditionally achieved by a reaction between the cocoa powder and acidic ingredients like buttermilk and vinegar. However, in modern recipes, especially for cookies, red food coloring (either liquid or gel) is commonly used to achieve the vibrant color. The slight cocoa flavor, distinct from regular chocolate desserts, is also a hallmark of red velvet.
The main differences lie in the flavor and color. Chocolate cookies are rich in chocolate flavor, often using more cocoa powder or melted chocolate in the dough. Red velvet cookies, on the other hand, have a milder chocolate flavor due to less cocoa powder and are known for their red color. Additionally, red velvet often has a subtle tanginess from buttermilk or vinegar in traditional recipes, which is not typically present in chocolate cookies.
Red velvet cookie dough is made from a mixture of flour, a small amount of cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Some variations include additional ingredients like white chocolate chips, cream of tartar, or different types of sugar for varied texture and flavor profiles.
Red Velvet Cookies
Perfect for any celebration, especially Valentine’s Day or Christmas, these cookies bring a touch of elegance and indulgence to your dessert table. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at baking for the first time, these cookies are straightforward to make and sure to impress your loved ones with their delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- Red gel food coloring or 1 tablespoon red liquid food coloring
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is fluffy.
- Add food coloring and mix well, ensuring even distribution. Add enough to achieve a vibrant dark red color.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips.
- Use a cookie scoop to place dough on the prepared pans, leaving about 2 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes.
- Remove from oven and immediately press remaining white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies.
- Allow to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes